Overview
- Head coach Mike Tomlin declined to detail the decision, calling it a practice-squad matter and emphasizing focus on the 53-man roster.
- Bishop spent 2025 on Pittsburgh’s practice squad after being waived in August and had not appeared in a game through Week 9.
- As a 2024 undrafted starter, he posted four interceptions, seven pass breakups, 45 tackles, two tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks in 17 games.
- Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin cited stiff preseason competition at nickel, noting Bishop needed a “splash” after logging 45 snaps across two exhibition games with additions such as Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols in the mix.
- Bishop is now a street free agent eligible to sign elsewhere, while Pittsburgh’s practice squad includes CBs D’Shawn Jamison and Daryl Porter plus safeties Darrick Forrest and Jack Henderson.