Overview
- Head coach Mike Tomlin said Slay will start at outside cornerback if he passes the NFL concussion protocol for Sunday’s game in Chicago.
- Tomlin confirmed James Pierre will continue to play on defense after a breakout performance against the Bengals.
- With Pierre featured, Pittsburgh held Cincinnati to 12 points as Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins combined for six catches and 91 yards, according to reports.
- Slay sustained a concussion in Week 11 against the Chargers and missed the Bengals game.
- Recent secondary shifts, including the addition of Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey’s usage at safety, have influenced how the Steelers deploy their outside corners.