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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are parting ways with a former fan-favorite defender who has been on the practice squad all season despite a solid rookie campaign.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 26

Steelers Release Former Undrafted Star

After an impressive rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, the organization is already moving on from a second-year defender. As the team

Steelers' Beanie Bishop Jr. Fires Back After Controversial Actions

The Backyard Brawl between Pitt and WVU is one of the most passionate rivalries in the sport. Emotions run deep, and fans from both sides never miss a chance to show pride for their school.

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / June 4

Steelers CB, Former West Virginia Star Trolls Pitt Fans

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. has stoked the flames of one of college football's top rivalries. Bishop, a West Virginia alum, posted a video of him wiping his feet on the Pitt Panthers' logo to his Instagram story while at the facility that the program shares with the Steelers.

NFL News / Steelers Now / November 7, 2024

Promise Kept: Aaron Rodgers Autographs Interception Balls for Steelers CB Beanie Bishop

The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets late last month was set up as a battle of veteran quarterbacks in prime time, with Russell Wilson making his debut for the Steelers against 40-year-old Jets sage Aaron Rodgers, but it was undrafted rookie cornerback Beanie Bishop that stole the show.

Steelers Rookie Beanie Bishop Changes Jersey Number

After making the cut and earning the starting slot cornerback job, Beanie Bishop Jr. has decided on a number for his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bishop Earns a Spot on the Steelers' 53-Man Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their 53-man roster Tuesday evening, and listed among the defensive backs is former West Virginia University cornerback Beanie Bishop, and according to Jack Markowski of Pittsburgh Steelers on SI, Bishop will start at the nickel.

Beanie Bishop Wins Steelers Slot CB Job

Following the release of Thomas Graham Jr. on roster cutdown day, the Pittsburgh Steelers are entrusting rookie Beanie Bishop with the starting slot cornerback role.

College Football News / The Smoking Musket / August 9, 2024

Undrafted Beanie Bishop faces opportunity to lock down starting job in Steelers preseason opener

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Why Steelers Believe They Can Get Most out of Beanie Bishop

UNITY TWP., Pa. — In many ways, it’s not surprising that West Virginia cornerback Beanie Bishop was not selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-9 cornerback is obviously undersized for his primary position, and was ranked 312th in his class by NFL Mock Draft Database — only 257 players get drafted.

Steelers Rookie Beanie Bishop Jr.'s Kryptonite Could Be The Reason He Cracks The Final 53: 'It Can Help Him'

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024 draft class hasn't seen any game action yet, but it had been largely praised across the league. The organization found value within every selection, while placing a clear focus on the team's needs for the 2024 season.

UDFA CB Beanie Bishop Chance of Making Steelers Roster Just Got Better

All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is CB Beanie Bishop. The Steelers liked Beanie Bishop in the pre-draft process but never drafted him.

Former Steelers CB Offers One Key Piece of Advice To Rookie Beanie Bishop To Secure The Slot Corner Job

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an opening at slot corner, and undrafted cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. was told he will get a crack at winning that job. Bishop was an outside corner for the West Virginia Mountaineers in his final collegiate season, but it looks like he'll have to adjust to playing slot corner, at least to start in the NFL.

College Football News / Steelers Now / May 16, 2024

WVU CB Beanie Bishop is Ready to Hit Ground Running with Steelers

West Virginia cornerback Beanie Bishop is a rarity in that he’s an undrafted free agent rookie that might be seeing a lot of playing time in 2024. The 5-foot-9 cornerback is already near the top of the team’s depth chart as a slot cornerback, and the Steelers may be turning him for a far bigger role than most UDFAs rate.

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Steelers' Beanie Bishop Jr. Wants To Dominate And 'Impose My Will' On People

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in some competition on the defensive side of the ball during the 2024 NFL Draft, but Beanie Bishop Jr. was not among those taken on draft night.

Rookie minicamp: Undrafted Bishop believes Steelers are 'perfect match'

A total of 35 cornerbacks were selected among the 257 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft in the last week of April. West Virginia's Beanie Bishop Jr. was not one of them.

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In his time at three stops in college football (Western Kentucky, Minnesota, West Virginia), Beanie Bishop played a little bit of everywhere in the defensive secondary, with career snaps at outside cornerback (1,360), slot cornerback (250) and safety (215) per Pro Football Focus.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / April 27, 2024

Steelers Add Beanie Bishop as Undrafted Free Agent

Beanie Bishop has been open about playing with a chip on his shoulder. Well, Bishop will now be able to take the extra motivation of being passed on by every NFL team.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / April 24, 2024

NFL Draft Profile for Beanie Bishop: An All-American Who Refuses to Fail

Beanie Bishop came to West Virginia in 2023 knowing it was his last chance to prove he’s an NFL level player. And Bishop did that and then some in his lone season for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia CB Beanie Bishop has top 30 visit with Commanders

The Washington Commanders spent a considerable portion of the pre-draft process evaluating offensive tackles and cornerbacks. Washington used several of its top 30 visits on the two positions, often evaluating players who will be drafted after the first round.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / April 10, 2024

2024 NFL Draft: 8 Under-The-Radar Prospects Making Money at Pro Days

The 2024 NFL Draft cycle's big names are well-known now. Most fans have familiarized themselves with players expected to be taken within the top 40 or so picks.

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2024

Three under-the-radar cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft

Considering we're in the golden age of wide receivers, the need for quality cornerbacks has never been greater.

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College Football News / WV Sports Now / December 18, 2023

Beanie Bishop Credits WVU Staff for Making Him Better, Never Considered Skipping Bowl

There’s always speculation about if an NFL Draft hopeful type player will play in a bowl game. Even long before the advent of the Transfer Portal, players have been sipping bowl games in an effort to preserve themselves.

College Football News / The Smoking Musket / December 14, 2023

Beanie Bishop Becomes 13th Consensus All-American For WVU Football

Cornerback Beanie Bishop has been named the 13th Consensus All-American in West Virginia Mountaineers history after receiving the nomination from AFCA.