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This promising Steelers draft pick was screwed before camp even started

It's hard not to feel bad for this talented player the Steelers are already giving up on.

Cory Trice Jr. CB Pittsburgh Steelers | Brandon Sloter/GettyImages

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one thing clear during the 2025 offseason: they were going to do everything in their power to maximize their chances of winning now. That included signing a 41-year-old quarterback and making two uncharacteristic, blockbuster trades. While the team's focus on the present improved their roster for 2025, some young players are paying the price.

One promising player in particular was completely screwed over by Pittsburgh's offseason moves—Cory Trice Jr.