As I suspected when the Steelers re-signed Asante Samuel Jr., James Pierre will not be back. He's agreed to terms with the Vikings on a two-year, $8.5 million contract with $3.7 million guaranteed.
Pierre will now reunite with Gerald Alexander, who joined Minnesota's coaching staff after serving as the Steelers' secondary coach in 2025.
Pierre's market was expected to be strong. The Steelers wanted him back, but still viewed him as No. 3 outside cornerback. That probably factored into Pierre's decision.
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Pierre to Vikings
As I suspected when the Steelers re-signed Asante Samuel Jr., James Pierre will not be back. He's agreed to terms with the Vikings on a two-year, $8.5 million contract with $3.7 million guaranteed.
Pierre will now reunite with Gerald Alexander, who joined Minnesota's coaching staff after serving as the Steelers' secondary coach in 2025.
Pierre's market was expected to be strong. The Steelers wanted him back, but still viewed him as No. 3 outside cornerback. That probably factored into Pierre's decision.
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