Overview
- Pittsburgh announced the addition of 30-year-old Tre Flowers to the active roster on Thursday.
- Flowers appeared in two games for the Detroit Lions earlier this season after previous stints with the Seahawks, Bengals, Falcons, Jaguars and Colts.
- James Pierre is dealing with a calf issue after being limited in practice Wednesday, while Brandin Echols did not practice due to a groin problem.
- ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor reported the signing to the Steelers' active roster.
- The veteran defensive back provides immediate secondary depth ahead of the Steelers' matchup with the Browns in Week 17.