Overview

• Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said Bishop "has to fight and work to make some splash" to stay in the roster picture heading into the preseason finale versus the Panthers.
• Pittsburgh’s secondary was overhauled with Jalen Ramsey, Brandin Echols and Darius Slay, tightening competition at nickel where Bishop opened camp but is no longer the top option.
• Through two preseason games, Bishop has seven tackles and two passes defended, with strong Pro Football Focus coverage grades reported despite limited opportunities.
• Bishop rose from undrafted free agent to six starts at slot in 2024, posting four interceptions and seven pass breakups, but his role has narrowed after the offseason moves.
• Austin praised Cory Trice Jr. as an NFL-caliber corner yet emphasized availability concerns, a factor that could influence final decisions in the defensive backfield.