Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers have elevated defensive back D’Shawn Jamison from the practice squad to the active/inactive roster ahead of the team’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh announced Saturday.
After the game, Jamison will revert back to the practice squad.
Jamison first joined the Steelers in 2024. He’s appeared in two games for Pittsburgh already this season as an elevation, logging all nine of his snaps on special teams. While he hasn’t appeared on defense yet for the Steelers in the regular season, Jamison is a slot-capable cornerback who gives Pittsburgh some extra depth at the position.
Despite elevating Jamison for another game, Pittsburgh has better depth at cornerback than it has in recent weeks, with both Brandin Echols and James Pierre expected to play Sunday against Baltimore.
Jamison has been elevated alongside offensive tackle Jack Driscoll for past games. However, Driscoll was officially signed to the Steelers’ 53-man roster earlier this week, taking Darnell Washington’s roster spot after the tight end was placed on injured reserve.
If the Steelers make the playoffs, they will have unlimited practice squad elevations, even regarding players who have already been elevated a maximum number of times during the regular season. However, elevations will still be capped at two per week.
