Cory Trice Jr. was one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ saddest stories in 2023. As a rookie, he was reportedly impressing the coaching staff, but an injury at the beginning of training camp took him out of action for the season. In 2024, he made more of an impact, but injuries were still an issue with him. It sounds Trice’s injury issues could cause the Steelers to be more willing to add to their cornerback room.
“We really like Cory [Trice Jr.],” Khan said during a meeting with media members at the NFL Scouting Combine. “The reality is that durability has been an issue, and until durability is not an issue, that’s a position that we have to keep our eye on.