Cory Trice Jr. Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bills vs Steelers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 19, 2025
Done for 2025
Trice (hamstring/knee) will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season after he was not activated from injured reserve by Wednesday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, Chris Adamski of Triblive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice opened the season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury from training camp. The Steelers opened his 21-day window to return from injured reserve Oct. 29, but the third-year corner sustained a knee injury the following day and hasn't practiced since. Since the Steelers did not activate Trice from IR by the end of his window, he will be forced to miss the rest of of the 2025 campaign. The 2023 seventh-rounder will enter next season in the final year of his rookie contract.
Nov 14, 2025
Questionable for Sunday
Trice (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice's 21-day practice window was opened on Oct. 29, but despite that the cornerback was unable to participate in practice in any capacity this week. With no reps the 25-year-old will be questionable at best for Sunday's contest, and furthermore, if he is unable to be activated from IR by Nov. 19 he he could be forced to sit for the entire 2025 season.
Nov 1, 2025
Suffers knee injury in practice
Trice (hamstring) suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice began the season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he sustained during training camp. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday but injured his knee during Thursday's session, which caused him to miss Friday's practice before being ruled out for Week 9 against the Colts. Saunders relays that the new injury complicates things for Trice and the Steelers, as the third-year pro would be forced to sit for the entire 2025 season if he's not activated from IR during his 21-day practice window. Trice's practice participation during Week 10 prep should provide more clarity on the state of his hamstring and knee injuries.
Oct 31, 2025
Won't return for Week 9
Trice (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice has been sidelined for the entire season by a hamstring injury but was able to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. He logged a full practice Wednesday but progressively practiced less throughout the week, pushing back his potential season debut until at least Week 10.
Oct 29, 2025
Designated to return
Trice (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice has been sidelined all season with a hamstring injury that hampered him for most of training camp. He logged a full practice session Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll be activated in time for Pittsburgh's Week 9 matchup against the Colts.
Aug 27, 2025
Sidelined to begin 2025
Trice (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of Steelers.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Aug. 1 and has been prone to lower-body injuries throughout his pro career. He was designated to return, meaning he will be sidelined for at least the first four games of the 2025 season.
Aug 2, 2025
Dealing with hamstring injury
Trice hurt his hamstring during practice Friday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear how serious Trice's injury is, but Pittsburgh may opt to be cautious with his return to practice given that he missed the majority of last season due to a hamstring issue. Trice played a considerable amount in Weeks 16-18 after he returned from the injury, though he's been slated to work in a rotational role behind Darius Slay and Joey Porter (undisclosed) at outside cornerback this year.
Jan 22, 2025
Makes six appearances in 2024
Trice racked up 21 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, across six regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Trice, a 2023 seventh-round pick, started Pittsburgh's final three games of the regular season, but he was then inactive for the team's wild-card round loss to the Ravens. This offseason, Trice will compete to earn a larger rotational role on defense, while continuing to operate as a contributor on special teams.
Jan 11, 2025
Not playing vs. Baltimore
Trice (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice played a season-high 67 defensive snaps against the Bengals in Week 18 and tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) in the process. However, the 2023 seventh-round pick will observe Saturday's playoff game in street clothes. James Pierre will serve as the Steelers' main backup at outside corner behind starters Donte Jackson and Joey Porter.
Dec 5, 2024
Brought off IR
The Steelers activated Trice (hamstring) from injured reserve to the 53-man roster Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Trice will be eligible to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Browns, which would be his first action since having sustained a hamstring injury Week 3 against the Bengals. The second-year pro figures to handle a rotational role in Pittsburgh's secondary, while also contributing on special teams.
Nov 29, 2024
Won't return for Week 13
Trice (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice but has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice started the week out strong with a full practice Wednesday, though he finished off with consecutive limited practices. He'll remain on the Steelers' injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Bengals, and Trice's next opportunity to suit up will be Week 14 against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Nov 20, 2024
Not ready yet to return
Trice (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice was designated to return from IR on Thursday and was able to practice in full this week, but the Purdue product isn't quite ready for game action. His next opportunity to return will be Week 13 against the Bengals.
Nov 14, 2024
Designated to return from IR
The Steelers designated Trice (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice landed on IR on Sept. 24 after hurting his hamstring against the Chargers in Week 3. He was able to log a full practice session upon his return to practice Thursday but remains on IR for the time being. Pittsburgh has 21 days to activate Trice in order to avoid having him sit out for the remainder of the campaign. Upon his likely return, Trice will likely play a rotational role in the Steelers' secondary as well as contribute on special teams.
Sep 24, 2024
Moves to IR
Trice (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Chargers and had already been ruled out for Week 4 against the Colts. He'll now officially be guaranteed to miss the next four weeks, and won't be eligible to return until Week 8 against the Giants. In his absence, Darius Rush may see extra reserve snaps behind starters Joey Porter and Donte Jackson at corner.
Sep 24, 2024
Out for Week 4
Trice (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice exited Sunday's win over the Chargers early with the injury, which turned out to be significant enough to keep him sidelined for the week ahead. The second-year pro's absence in Indianapolis will likely lead to Darius Rush seeing any reserve snaps at corner behind starters Joey Porter and Donte Jackson.
Sep 22, 2024
Won't return Sunday
Trice (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice was labelled as doubtful after leaving Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, and he will not return to the contest. James Pierre will be tasked with providing additional depth at corner behind starters Joey Porter and Donte Jackson.
Sep 22, 2024
Leaves game with hamstring injury
Trice is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice sustained the hamstring injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. With Darius Rush (coach's decision) inactive, James Pierre will be the primary backup at corner for the rest of Sunday's contest behind Donte Jackson and Joey Porter if Trice doesn't return.
Sep 5, 2024
Good to go for Week 1
Trice (groin) was a full participant for Thursday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice missed all of 2023 due to a ruptured ACL sustained last August. He was able to return for training camp this year and finished with four tackles (three solo) across the Steelers' three preseason games. Trice was limited in practice Wednesday, but he appears to be on track for Sunday's regular-season opener against Atlanta.
Sep 3, 2024
Could play Week 1
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Trice (groin) could suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Falcons, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice, a 2023 seventh-round pick, missed his entire rookie campaign due to a ruptured ACL sustained last August, but he's currently listed as dealing with a groin injury. Wednesday's first official practice report of the regular season will shed more light on Trice's chances of making his NFL debut during Sunday's road opener against Atlanta.
May 24, 2024
Nearly back to full speed
Trice said Wednesday that he'll be fully clear for training camp, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice was forced to miss his entire rookie season last year due to a ruptured ACL he sustained in August, but he's now on track to play in 2024. However, Pittsburgh traded for Donte Jackson in March and drafted Ryan Watts in April, so Trice won't be guaranteed playing time or even a roster spot.
Sep 28, 2023
Back with team
Trice (knee) is back with the Steelers as he continues to rehab from a torn ACL, Curt Popejoy of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Trice's injury was previously unknown but it's now been confirmed that the 2023 seventh-round pick out of Purdue suffered a torn ACL back in August. The rookie cornerback impressed throughout the summer and was well on his way to making Pittsburgh's 53-man roster before his injury.
Aug 2, 2023
Heads to injured list
Trice (undisclosed) was placed on Pittsburgh's Reserve/Injured list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 seventh-round pick out of Purdue will be sidelined after suffering an unknown injury, but it most be pretty significant for him to be placed on IR. Trice will now miss the entire season unless he gets waived with an injury settlement.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to Steel City
The Steelers selected Trice in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 241st overall.
ANALYSIS
Trice broke out as a senior at Purdue, though he shifted from safety to corner early on and also suffered a series of injuries in 2021. He relies primarily on his size and natural ability to disrupt opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks, and his lack of polish may have led to his slide in the draft. Trice will join a crowded cornerback room in Pittsburgh, but he could immediately chip in on special teams.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to Steel City
The Steelers selected Trice in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 241st overall.
ANALYSIS
Trice broke out as a senior at Purdue, though he shifted from safety to corner early on and also suffered a series of injuries in 2021. He relies primarily on his size and natural ability to disrupt opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks, and his lack of polish may have led to his slide in the draft. Trice will join a crowded cornerback room in Pittsburgh, but he could immediately chip in on special teams.
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