When you lose quality starters, it’s sometimes best not to try to replace them 1-for-1, assuming that you can just plug in another player into that exact role and achieve the same results. After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two starters in the secondary, they have favored versatility and unpredictability, at least in the early goings, to help compensate for the losses.
Cameron Sutton is now in the starting lineup at right outside cornerback in Steven Nelson’s place. But he also spent some time in the slot and at safety, in doing so giving opportunities for James Pierre to come in and play outside.