The Pittsburgh Steelers made a notable adjustment in their cornerback lineup against the Cincinnati Bengals, significantly increasing Cam Sutton’s playing time over Beanie Bishop. Bishop, who had been performing well in recent weeks, saw a season-low six snaps, appearing only in the team’s dime packages.
Head coach Mike Tomlin explained the decision, emphasizing the value of having an experienced player like Sutton in a game plan that required handling the complexities of Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense.
“Given the challenges of their offensive schemes and the way they move players around, we felt having a veteran presence like Cam in the interior would help with concept recognition and communication,” Tomlin said. “Beanie still played and remains an important part of our defense. We’re pleased with his progress, but we allocate roles based on what gives us the best chance to win each week. That’s why we were so excited to have Cam back.”
Despite the shift, Bishop remains listed as the starting slot cornerback on the depth chart. Sutton, meanwhile, continues to demonstrate versatility, moving between slot corner, dimebacker, and safety depending on the team’s needs.
As a rookie, Bishop has shown steady improvement in recent weeks, becoming more comfortable in his role. The Steelers will rely on his continued growth as they work to enhance their secondary’s performance.
