With Cory Trice Jr. on IR and Cam Sutton back in action for Week 10, many assumed that Sutton would be the top backup at just about every position in the secondary. That didn’t end up being the case in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-27 win over the Washington Commanders. James Pierre ended up stepping in at outside corner once Donte Jackson went down with a hamstring injury late in the game.
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin was asked about Pierre stepping up against the Commanders.
“JP has been here,” Austin said Thursday via a transcript provided by the team.