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Starting CB Beanie Bishop running out of time to win roster spot
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In 2024, cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. came in as an undrafted rookie and not only made the Pittsburgh Steelers but also started six games. Playing exclusively in the slot, Bishop finished the team with four interceptions, which was the second-highest on the team. Now, Bishop finds himself battling to even make the final 53-man roster.
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin talked to the media on Monday and made it clear Bishop needs a huge preseason game on Friday to stay in the mix to make the team.
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"He really has to fight and work to get some splash to get in the picture," Austin said.
Austin is currently competing with Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols , and despite a solid rookie campaign, could find himself on the outside looking in.
If the Steelers release Bishop, they will have lost the top two players from last season in interceptions. Cornerback Donte Jackson led the team with five, just one ahead of Bishop. It would also mean that no Steelers on the roster who were with the team last season had more than one interception in 2024.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Starting CB Beanie Bishop running out of time to win roster spot
