Overview
- Pittsburgh did not activate Cory Trice Jr. by Wednesday after opening his 21-day practice window on October 29, a move reflected on the NFL transaction sheet.
- Reporting cites a knee issue sustained around October 30, with Steelers Depot noting it as the presumed reason he was not activated, and he has not practiced since.
- Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin called the outcome unfortunate and praised Trice’s work ethic as he begins plotting another comeback.
- The Steelers will lean on Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay, James Pierre and Brandin Echols, with Asante Samuel Jr. added to the practice squad on November 11 for depth.
- A 2023 seventh-round pick, Trice has six NFL games with 21 tackles, two pass breakups and one interception, and he remains under contract for one more year after a run of ACL and hamstring injuries.