
#23 CB · Pittsburgh Steelers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
203 lbs
Age
30
College
Oklahoma State
Draft
2018, Rd 5, #146
CB Rank
#243 / 288
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 95 | 4 | 22 | 287 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | ![]() | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
AAV
$795K/yr
Tre Flowers on an $800K deal represents a legitimate steal for Pittsburgh, earning a B+ CVI that reflects outstanding value extraction at the cornerback position. While Flowers profiles as a depth piece rather than a cornerstone starter, that production tier becomes incredibly cost-effective when you're paying basement-level money — this is the type of contract that championship rosters are built on. At 29, Flowers isn't a long-term building block, but he's also not showing significant decline and brings valuable experience to a secondary that needed affordable reinforcement. The minimal financial commitment means Pittsburgh takes on virtually no risk while securing a reliable body who can step into spot duty or contribute on special teams without breaking the salary cap. This is textbook roster construction — finding players whose floor exceeds their price point, allowing the Steelers to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining defensive depth that actually contributes when called upon.
Tre Flowers' F grade in Pittsburgh marks the latest stop in a career that has seen the converted safety struggle to find a permanent home. Flowers was moved from safety to cornerback early in his career in Seattle, and the transition has been bumpy at every subsequent stop. His F grade reflects a player who is caught between positions — not quite athletic enough for corner and not quite instinctive enough for safety. Pittsburgh's defense has needed secondary help, and Flowers hasn't been the answer. His physicality at the line of scrimmage is his best trait, but it's not enough to overcome his limitations in coverage. Flowers is a roster filler at this point in his career.
A low-risk depth add at cornerback, Flowers offers veteran familiarity with minimal upside. Five headlines covered the move, signaling modest media interest in a roster-filler signing. The key signal is his practice squad designation — he's depth insurance, not a starter. Fans see this as a recycled name rather than a meaningful upgrade at a thin position. Flowers likely stays on the practice squad unless injuries force an emergency call-up.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 15 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 16 | 0 | 1 | 39 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 12 | 0 | 2 | 47 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 15 | 3 | 8 | 82 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 15 | 0 | 6 | 67 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026