One year ago, Cory Trice Jr. was digesting the knees of a torn ACL, the second of his football career, and the end of his rookie season. Months of rehab, recovery, and rest await. Today, he’s fighting for not just a roster spot but a role among the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense.
His camp got off to a slow start. As we noted, reps the first half-dozen practices were hard to come by. He functioned as the team’s third-string corner and even then, was splitting time with the likes of Anthony Averett. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin preached patience.