Bishop recorded six tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, and intercepted two passes in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets. The rookie signed as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers in April, made the 53-man roster and earned the starting slot cornerback role. Now, he's recorded his first two career interceptions against four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. Bishop has 20 tackles (17 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and four total pass breakups on the year.
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Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
12/17/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 182 lbs
Birthplace
Louisville, KY, USA
Position
CB
College
West Virginia
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Bishop recorded six tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, and intercepted two passes in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets. The rookie signed as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers in April, made the 53-man roster and earned the starting slot cornerback role. Now, he's recorded his first two career interceptions against four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. Bishop has 20 tackles (17 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and four total pass breakups on the year.
Bishop saw most of the reps at nickel with the Steelers' first-team defense Thursday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. Josiah Scott seemed to be the Steelers' top nickel during OTAs, but it now appears that Bishop has passed Scott on the team's depth chart. Bishop, an undrafted rookie cornerback out of West Virginia, could have the opportunity to make an immediate impact for a Pittsburgh secondary that was middle-of-the-pack in 2023 (16th in passing yards allowed per game).