Beanie Bishop Jr. was retained by Pittsburgh despite several final-cut moves, providing cornerback depth and a familiar presence for the Steelers’ secondary. His continued presence signals confidence in his special-teams and nickel coverage ability, though his immediate role in the secondary remains uncertain.

Bishop Jr. adds to the Steelers' secondary depth as a youthful corner with special-teams value. His ongoing development in camp could position him for future promotions, especially if he distinguishes himself on return units or in sub-packages.

Beanie Bishop Jr. is highlighted as a potential waiver add from Pittsburgh, offering depth at corner and a path to special-teams roles. His coverage profile could translate to immediate game-day fantasy value if he lands in Miami.

Beanie Bishop Jr. returns to Pittsburgh on the practice squad after an up-and-down competition for slot work. He flashed in spurts as a rookie starter in the slot and logged 54 preseason snaps across two games, but a surge of additions at corner pushed him down the depth chart. His familiarity with the Steelers’ system keeps him in the mix as a potential Week 1 elevation if injuries or performance shake out, offering a real nickel/slot upside in a high-variance role.

Undrafted West Virginia standout Beanie Bishop Jr. flashed as a nickel defender last season, but Pittsburgh’s additions at corner and nickel, plus a crowded roster, put his spot at risk. His playmaking did earn a Defensive Rookie of the Month nod, yet the depth chart pressure could outpace him in final cuts.