James Pierre Doesn’t Expect To Play Monday

James PierreThe Pittsburgh Steelers will be down one of their top cornerbacks on Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins, as CB James Pierre told reporters, including The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo, that he doesn’t expect to play Monday. Pierre has not practiced this week as he deals with a calf injury. That would put CB Asante Samuel Jr. in line to start for the Steelers.

Steelers corner James Pierre, who is dealing with a calf injury, said he does NOT expect to play on Monday.

Asante Samuel Jr., who signed with Pittsburgh a month ago, likely to get his first start as a Steeler.

— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) December 13, 2025

Pierre left the Steelers’ Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills with…