Beanie’s back.
According to multiple reports, defensive back Beanie Bishop is being re-signed to the Steelers’ practice squad.
He cleared waivers after being released on Tuesday.
An undrafted free agent All-American from West Virginia, the first sign of potential roster issues for Bishop, who started six and played in all 17 games last year, was the signing of Brandin Echols when free agency opened.
Echols is an experienced NFL corner and slot who would go right to the position Bishop played.
The next move that made it extremely difficult for Bishop to stay on the Steelers roster was the trade for Jalen Ramsey. Already with Darius Slay and Joey Porter, Junior, Ramsey was the player most suited for a nickel role. Yet another veteran would could play his position.
Bishop got plenty of camp reps as Ramsey missed time due to rest and potentially a minor injury. There was this warning from Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin going into the last preseason game as Bishop had played 45 snaps with six tackles.
“He’s really got to fight and work to make some splash to put himself in the picture,” Austin said last week.
But, the Steelers are bringing back Bishop, albeit on the practice squad.
Here are all of the names signed to the practice squad:
Defensive Back
Beanie Bishop
Sebastian Castro
D’Shawn Jamison
James Pierre
Daryl Porter
Defensive line
Kyler Baugh
DeMarvin Leal
Linebacker
Julius Weischof
Offensive Line
Dylan Cook
Steven Jones
Running Back
Lew Nichols
Trey Sermon
Tight End
JJ Galbreath
Wide Receiver
Max Hurleman
Ke’Shawn Williams
Robert Woods