James Pierre

Pittsburgh Steelers, Cornerback
Age: 29y-5m-19d (Sep 16, 1996)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Florida Atlantic
Drafted: Undrafted, PIT, 2020
Agent(s): Toney Scott
Career Earnings

$5,885,860

2025-2025

James Pierre signed a 1 year, $1,170,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $1,170,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,170,000
Average Salary:
$1,170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2025 29 $972,778 0.35% $1,050,000 $1,050,000 -
2026 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2025 29 $1,170,000 $972,778 0.35% -
2026 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 29 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,295,000
Average Salary:
$1,295,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
$50,000
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,291,000
Average Salary:
$1,291,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$50,000
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2022 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,294,000
Average Salary:
$764,667
Signing Bonus:
$9,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,000
Total GTD:
$9,000
Free Agent:
2023 / RFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,780,860

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 24
Active
$619,000
$619,000
2021 25
Reserve
$780,000
$1,399,000
2022 26
Active
Active
$895,000
$895,000
$2,294,000
$3,189,000
2023 27
Active
$1,300,000
$4,489,000
2024 28
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$937,500
$62,500
$16,800
$85,000
$5,426,500
$5,489,000
$5,505,800
$5,590,800
2025 29
Active
Retained
Retained
$1,050,000
$122,560
$17,500
$6,640,800
$6,763,360
$6,780,860
Total      
$6,780,860
$6,640,800
$6,763,360
$6,780,860
Total
$6,780,860

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $6,629,300 $59,000 - - $7,560 - $6,695,860
1 $50,000 - - - $35,000 - $85,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
24
$610,000
$9,000
$619,000
$619,000
2021
25
$780,000
$780,000
$1,399,000
2022
26
$895,000
$895,000
$895,000
$895,000
$2,294,000
$3,189,000
2023
27
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$4,489,000
2024
28
$937,500
$62,500
$16,800
$50,000
$35,000
$937,500
$62,500
$16,800
$85,000
$5,426,500
$5,489,000
$5,505,800
$5,590,800
2025
29
$1,050,000
$65,000
$17,500
$50,000
$7,560
$1,050,000
$122,560
$17,500
$6,640,800
$6,763,360
$6,780,860
Total
$6,679,300
$59,000
$42,560
$6,780,860
$6,640,800
$6,763,360
$6,780,860
Total
$6,679,300
$59,000
$42,560
$6,780,860

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $6,629,300 $59,000 - - $7,560 - $6,695,860
1 $50,000 - - - $35,000 - $85,000
  • Sep 10, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Released by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 20, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.295 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 24, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 17, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 21, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.291 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 23, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Dec 02, 2022 Fined $4,989 Obscene Gesture against Indianapolis (IND)
  • Dec 03, 2021 Fined $4,350 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 29, 2020 Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 02, 2022 Obscene Gesture against Indianapolis (IND) $4,989
Dec 03, 2021 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Cincinnati (CIN) $4,350
Fines: 2 $9,339
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 PIT 14 5 376 36.47 0 29 14 15 0 1
2024 PIT 15 2 206 18.29 0 12 8 4 2 1
2023 PIT 16 0 26 2.43 0 1 1 0 0 0
2022 PIT 17 2 260 22.41 0 20 16 4 0 1
2021 PIT 17 4 414 35.35 0 47 37 10 3 1
2020 PIT 16 0 27 2.46 0 10 7 3 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$1.9M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,873,741
  • Avg. Salary: $1,873,741
  • NFL Rank: 623
  • CB Rank: 64

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $1,170,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare James Pierre to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Corey Ballentine 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 29
Antonio Hamilton 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 32
Michael Ford 2 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 29
Avonte Maddox 1 $1,422,500 $1,422,500 28
Averages 1 $1,961,875 $1,461,875 29.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Pierre's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $2,785,714 $1,392,857

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Pierre statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Int/Gm Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Corey Ballentine
2023-2024
 82.35 25.61 1.04 0.04 54.60 56.30
Antonio Hamilton
2023-2024
 73.53 26.44 1.12 0.04 78.40 47.15
Michael Ford
2023-2024
 97.06 8.91 0.64 0.03 78.25 43.15
Avonte Maddox
2023-2024
 61.76 18.82 0.76 0.00 68.90 53.45
Average 78.68 19.95 0.89 0.03 70.04 50.01
James Pierre
2024-2025
 85.29 27.38 0.76 0.07 53.35 71.45
Pct Change 8.40 37.24 -14.61 133.33 23.83 42.87
Median Prime % Change 30.54%
Average Prime % Change 38.51%

Calculated Market Value: James Pierre

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $1,873,741 $1,873,741
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