Leading up to training camp, there were many questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plan at slot corner. Cam Sutton was signed during spring practices, but was suspended for eight games by the NFL. That left the competition open for the starting slot corner over the first eight weeks of the season. The main candidates entering camp were veteran CBs Josiah Scott and Grayland Arnold, along with undrafted rookie Beanie Bishop Jr.
The assumption, as it played out with virtually every other rookie, was that the veterans would get the majority of the first-team reps over the first week of practice.