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James Pierre, a standout cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers, is joining the Minnesota Vikings on a two-year contract worth $8.5 million, including $3.7 million guaranteed and a $2.5 million signing bonus. Pierre had a breakout year at age 29, earning a 90.3 grade in a key cornerback impact metric. He and teammate Joey Porter Jr. topped the league in this metric. Pierres unexpected rise from a depth player to star, fueled by clutch plays and injuries, has earned him praise from fans and analysts. The Steelers quickly re-signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year deal, setting up intriguing matchups for next fall.

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