The NFL announced a three-game suspension for New Orleans Saints cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr., formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The reason for the suspension remains unclear, as the league did not specify the violated policy. Bishop can still participate in preseason activities.
The NFL suspended Saints defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. for the first three games of the 2026 season, as reported by league insider Tom Pelissero on March 17, 2026. Bishop, who signed with New Orleans last December and re-signed on a Reserve/Futures contract in January, joined the Saints' practice squad after being released by Pittsburgh but did not play in any regular-season games last year. The league's announcement did not disclose the policy violation leading to the penalty. Bishop went undrafted out of West Virginia in 2024 and signed with the Steelers, where a lack of depth at slot corner earned him the starting nickel role. He recorded standout performances, including two interceptions of Aaron Rodgers in a Sunday night victory and another pick the following week against the New York Giants. For the season, Bishop tallied 45 tackles, seven pass breakups, four interceptions—a Steelers rookie record for an undrafted free agent—and a half-sack. His role decreased later as Cam Sutton returned from suspension. In the 2025 offseason, Pittsburgh added Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols to bolster the secondary. Bishop suffered an injury in the preseason finale, missed the 53-man roster, was re-signed to the practice squad, and was cut in early November. The suspension may jeopardize his roster spot with the Saints, who could release him given his fringe status entering the offseason. NFL rules allow him to join preseason practices.
