Three days after defensive coordinator Teryl Austin stated that second-year defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. “really has to fight” for his spot on the 53-man roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bishop didn’t play a single snap against the Carolina Panthers in the preseason finale.
While it’s unclear if Bishop was injured and unable to play, he was one of 17 players who were listed as Did Not Play by the team after the 19-10 win over the Panthers to close the preseason at 2-1.
Players listed as DNP versus Panthers: Beanie Bishop Jr.