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Injury updates per Mike McCarthy:
- Joey Porter Jr. continues his work back and is ‘scheduled to do more today than he did yesterday.’
- Troy Fautanu will return to practice today from his ankle injury. McCarthy says he’ll be limited.
25 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- 2d ESPN NFL News Steelers CB Porter Jr. leaves practice early with trainer
- 2d Mark Kaboly (X) Well, things change fast · Quoting Mark Kaboly: Will Joey Porter Jr. play now? He might not have a choice.
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 2 Thursday Practice Report DNP TE Darnell Washington (personal) DT Cam Heyward (rest) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) LP CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) LT Troy Fautanu (ankle)+1
- 2d Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) Yesterday, the Steelers changed Joey Porter Jr.’s designation on the injury report from “back” to “non-injury/conditioning,” essentially declaring him healthy. Today, he left practice with a trainer. Has he effectively reset the clock?
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. had his back injury added to the practice report today. He was limited. Michael Pittman Jr. did not practice. Troy Fautanu was limited with his ankle injury. Darnell Washington missed another practice with a personal situation.
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. now listed limited in today’s practice with the back injury. He had previously been cleared from the back injury that landed him on PUP, which is why it wasn’t listed yesterday. Something else to watch: Michael Pittman Jr. was downgraded from limited to DNP
- 2d Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr now listed on the injury report as having a back issue. That's 24 hours after that was removed from his designation. JPJ left open portion of practice today.
- 2d Pro Football Talk Joey Porter Jr. exits Thursday practice early with medical staff+1
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. participated in this loose ball drill, but did not do any other drills in the open portion of practice. After the one drill, Porter left the field with a team trainer. https://+1
- 2d Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter warming up. He left the field 30 mins later with a trainer in tow.
- 2d Adam Schefter (X) It continues: · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. left the field with a trainer during the portion of practice open to media. Before that, he participated in some individual drills. Mike McCarthy said prior to practice that today’s plan was for Porter Jr. to increase his workload from yesterday.+2
- 2d Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr. left the opening portion of practice today with the head trainer. No more information was available
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) In the period of practice open to the media, Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. was seen leaving the field with trainers. Porter was in the stretch line and did some individual periods before leaving.
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Pryor] Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr., who was limited yesterday with a foot injury, wasn’t on the field during the open portion of practice. TE Darnell Washington also (NIR - personal) wasn’t spotted. twitter.com/bepryor/stat... · Quoting NFL News Poster: [Pryor] Joey Porter Jr. left the field with a trainer during the portion of practice open to media. Before that, he participated in some individual drills. Mike McCarthy said prior to practice that today’s plan was for Porter Jr. to increase his workload from yesterday.
- 2d Pro Football Talk Mike McCarthy: Joey Porter Jr. slated to "do more today than he did yesterday"+2
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said that LT Troy Fautanu will be limited in practice today. "Hopefully, he can get through a practice." · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said that Joey Porter Jr. is once again scheduled to do more today than yesterday. The Steelers are in pads today.
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) Asked Mike McCarthy if Joey Porter Jr.’s injury on the practice report changing from back to conditioning meant the back injury was resolved. McCarthy’s answer was curious. “I've never spoke on the back.”
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) Injury updates per Mike McCarthy: - Joey Porter Jr. continues his work back and is ‘scheduled to do more today than he did yesterday.’ - Troy Fautanu will return to practice today from his ankle injury. McCarthy says he’ll be limited.
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) Mike McCarthy doesn’t say explicitly if Joey Porter Jr. will be a full participant today after being limited yesterday, but says: “He’s scheduled to do more today than he did yesterday.”
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Troy Fautanu missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. Michael Pittman Jr. was limited with a foot injury. Darnell Washington did not practice due to a personal situation.
Joey Porter Jr. still limited.
25 more updatesfrom 11 sources
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) From @SportsCenter: Aaron Rodgers’ arm is feeling “great” after throwing 40 times vs. the Falcons. And from the looks of the practice report, Joey Porter Jr.’s back is feeling pretty great, too
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 2 Wednesday Practice Report DNP LT Troy Fautanu (ankle) TE Darnell Washington (personal) LP CB Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot)+1
- 3d Pro Football Talk Joey Porter Jr. listed as limited at Steelers practice due to conditioning
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) I would not consider the #Steelers changing the verbiage from back to conditioning on Porter‘s injury report to be super significant. That just goes along with what they’ve been saying for weeks, that his absence has been about him being ready to play, not that his back is currently bothering him so much that he could not. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers Week 2 Wednesday Practice Report DNP LT Troy Fautanu (ankle) TE Darnell Washington (personal) LP CB Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot)
- 3d Nick Farabaugh (X) Troy Fautanu missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. Michael Pittman Jr. was limited with a foot injury. Darnell Washington did not practice due to a personal situation. Joey Porter Jr. still limited.
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers no longer listening Joey Porter Jr. as having a back injury. Instead his “injury” listed is “conditioning” · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. worked more today, per Mike McCarthy, but he’s still listed a limited participant Michael Pittman Jr (foot) limited DNP Troy Fautanu (ankle) Darnell Washington (NIR/personal)
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. worked more today, per Mike McCarthy, but he’s still listed a limited participant Michael Pittman Jr (foot) limited DNP Troy Fautanu (ankle) Darnell Washington (NIR/personal)
- 3d Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr.'s injury designation this week was changed from 'back' to 'NIR/conditioning' today. He was still a limited participant.
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. did not reach a deal on a contract extension and he did not play last week. So now what? And where do they go from here?
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) We’ll see if Joey Porter Jr. is upgraded from limited to full participation in today’s practice report this afternoon. But until then, here he is in an individual period
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. did not hit the blocking sled, but otherwise did all the rest of the individual drills in the portion of practice open to the media.
- 3d Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. working today during the team’s practice
- 3d Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy on the plan for Joey Porter Jr. this week: “The plan is to move forward with Joey and see how much more he can do next.” No clarity on if he would be a full participant in today's practice.+1
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) HC Mike McCarthy said the plan is for Joey Porter Jr. to "move forward" at practice today. The #Steelers are not in pads.
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) Another accolade for TJ Watt: AFC Defensive Player of the Week · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Not one, but TWO game balls for T.J. Watt after his two sacks and pick-6 vs. Atlanta. That and what to expect from Joey Porter Jr. this week from @gmfb this morning
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) Mike McCarthy doesn’t say if Joey Porter Jr. will be a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, but says they’ll move forward with him doing more today. “The plan is to move forward with Joey and see how much more he can do next.”+1
- 3d Pro Football Talk Steelers plan for Joey Porter Jr. to do more at practice Wednesday
- 3d John Keim (X) RT @RapSheet: #Steelers coach Mike McCarthy tells reporters that CB Joey Porter Jr. is expected to be a full participant today.+1
- 3d Albert Breer (X) 📽️📽️ 9.16 Video Mailbag 📽️📽️ ⏩ Do the @RamsNFL have real issues? ⏩ Should the @Steelers pay Joey Porter? ⏩ Concern level on the @Broncos offense. FULL SHOW: https://
- 3d Brooke Pryor (X) Not one, but TWO game balls for T.J. Watt after his two sacks and pick-6 vs. Atlanta. That and what to expect from Joey Porter Jr. this week from @gmfb this morning
- 3d Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Should the Giants Trade for Joey Porter Jr.? Weighing the Pros and Cons
- 3d Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social: • Where do Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers go from here? • Noticeable changes under McCarthy in Week 1. • Alex Barth joins us from Boston for a scouting report on the Pats. • Zeke’s picks!
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#Steelers official depth chart for Week 1 includes the following
RT1 Dylan Cook
RT2 Max Iheanachor
RB1 Jaylen Warren
RB2 Rico Dowdle
WR3 Roman Wilson
Pat Freiermuth or Darnell Washington at TE
Joey Porter Jr. or Asante Samuel Jr. at CB
Only one safety: Jaquan Brisker.
Jalen Ramsey at NB
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 8 Alan Saunders (X) Mike McCarthy warned us not to put a lot of stock in his depth chart. So how much of what was released today is something we should be expecting to see on the field, and how much is smokescreen? https://t.co/c9iSBDwUY5 · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers official depth chart for Week 1 includes the following RT1 Dylan Cook RT2 Max Iheanachor RB1 Jaylen Warren RB2 Rico Dowdle WR3 Roman Wilson Pat Freiermuth or Darnell Washington at TE Joey Porter Jr. or Asante Samuel Jr. at CB Only one safety: Jaquan Brisker. Jalen Ramsey at NB
- Sep 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers’ first in season depth chart is out. Dylan Cook starting RT, Spencer Anderson starting RG. Roman Wilson starting WR, Jaylen Warren as RB1. Joey Porter Jr. listed an OR starter along with Asante Samuel Jr. Pat Freiermuth listed an OR starter along with Darnell Washington.
- Sep 8 Alan Saunders (X) Ian Rapoport on Joey Porter Jr.'s contract negotiations with the #Steelers: "Until the season starts, I will not give up hope that this can be done. ... This one is at least worth keeping an eye on."
- Sep 8 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers depth chart has Dylan Cook and Spencer Anderson as starters on OL. Joey Porter Jr OR Asante Samuel are listed as starters at one cornerback next to Jamel Dean
- Sep 8 Brooke Pryor (X) First official depth chart of the Steelers season has Joey Porter Jr. OR Asante Samuel as the starting CB opposite Jamel Dean. Dylan Cook as the starter at right tackle
- Sep 8 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers official depth chart for Week 1 includes the following RT1 Dylan Cook RT2 Max Iheanachor RB1 Jaylen Warren RB2 Rico Dowdle WR3 Roman Wilson Pat Freiermuth or Darnell Washington at TE Joey Porter Jr. or Asante Samuel Jr. at CB Only one safety: Jaquan Brisker. Jalen Ramsey at NB
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There are no signs the Steelers intend to resume contract negotiations in-season with CB Joey Porter Jr. But all other options are on the table, including Porter playing next week against Cincinnati — or a trade.
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2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 15h Pro Football Talk At least one team has called Steelers about Joey Porter Jr.
- 18h Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) If I were the Packers, Jets, or Giants, I’d be aggressively trying to trade for Joey Porter Jr. All three teams have short and intermediate-term needs at cornerback and are varying degrees of close to contending.
- 18h Tom Pelissero (Bluesky) There are no signs the Steelers intend to resume contract negotiations in-season with CB Joey Porter Jr. But all other options are on the table, including Porter playing next week against Cincinnati — or a trade. More in The Sweep:
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The Steelers have ruled Joey Porter Jr out for Sunday's game against the Patriots with a back injury
28 more updatesfrom 13 sources
- 1d Albert Breer (X) Not Injury Related/Conditioning/Back is quite the trifecta. · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. is OUT vs. Patriots Michael Pittman Jr, who didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, is questionable, while Troy Fautanu was a full participant and also questionable.
- 1d Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons.
- 1d John Sigler (Bluesky) The idea he can't play zone is unfounded. 1,011 reps in zone, almost half as many in man (592). NFL passer rating allowed in zone coverage last year, per PFF charting: Joey Porter Jr.: 55.6 (6th-best among 120 qualifiers) Kool-Aid McKinstry: 93.1 (71st) Quincy Riley: 102.0 (88th)
- 1d John Sigler (Bluesky) Saints have the cap resources to acquire Porter and pay him what he's seeking. He also would be a big upgrade over the corners already on the team. But personally I don't want to see the Saints trading any premium picks this far from the deadline. bsky.app/profile/john... · Quoting John: Trading for Joey Porter Jr. would cost the Saints $3.5M against the cap in 2026, but he's due a big extension ($100M+). Here's where the Saints rank in positional spending at cornerback: 2026: 32nd 2027: 28th 2028: 30th 2029: Tied-32nd ($0)
- 1d John Sigler (Bluesky) From ESPN's Brooke Pryor and Jeremy Fowler: "One NFL executive believes the Steelers could get a second-round pick in exchange for Porter and a quality Day 3 draft selection." Who says no? Saints get: CB Joey Porter Jr., 2027 5th round pick Steelers get: 2027 2nd round pick
- 1d Pro Football Talk Report: Steelers have received no serious trade inquiries about Joey Porter Jr.
- 1d ESPN NFL News Steelers CB Porter out again; WR Pittman iffy after missed practices
- 1d Pro Football Talk Steeler rule Joey Porter Jr. out again this week
- 1d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Pittsburgh missing Joey Porter Jr. for the second straight week. Repost of @bepryor:
- 1d Adam Schefter (X) Pittsburgh missing Joey Porter Jr. for the second straight week. · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. is OUT vs. Patriots Michael Pittman Jr, who didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, is questionable, while Troy Fautanu was a full participant and also questionable.
- 1d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Friday Practice Report & Week 2 Status LP/OUT CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) FP/QUES LT Troy Fautanu (ankle) DNP/QUES WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) FP/IN TE Darnell Washingon (personal)
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. is OUT against the Patriots. LT Troy Fautanu (ankle) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) are QUESTIONABLE...
- 1d Mark Kaboly (X) The Steelers have ruled Joey Porter Jr out for Sunday's game against the Patriots with a back injury
- 1d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Pryor] Joey Porter Jr. is OUT vs. Patriots Michael Pittman Jr, who didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, is questionable, while Troy Fautanu was a full participant and also questionable.+1
- 1d Jeremy Fowler (X) Inside Joey Porter Jr. saga: *Core issue is structure/guaranteed money *Frustration boiling over: "I don't know if he ever puts on a Steelers uniform again' *What Porter's trade market might look like With @bepryor
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers coaches have downplayed the Joey Porter Jr. situation, they've noted he is a scheme fit, and that Porter has been active in team meetings. Yet, despite those words, Porter's actions show very different story on where this situation could be headed.
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers assistant head coach and secondary Joe Whitt Jr. on Joey Porter Jr.: “I believe the kid is great in the meeting room. Everything that we've asked him to do, from a football standpoint, he's done it. The health standpoint, I leave that to the trainers. So I believe the kid, his dad was here, why wouldn’t he want to be here?”
- 1d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Joey Porter Jr. best trade fits: Why Cowboys make sense, two NFC North teams could be in line to make offer
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers DPGC Jason Simmons on how Joey Porter Jr. fits the team's defense: "He's a 6-2, 6-3 cornerback who can get up there in man match and be able to travel. That's a benefit for all of us. When he does come back, PG is going to use him. That type of talent, that type of player, we'll make sure that we get him out there to match on some of the top guys."
- 1d Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr was at the team facility today. The team only had a walk-through today, but the injury report will come out later.
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. did go through the stretch line a day after exiting practice early with trainers. He did not do all that much during the period. He was listed as NIR/conditiioning/back on Thursday's injury report.
- 1d John Sigler (Bluesky) Trading for Joey Porter Jr. would cost the Saints $3.5M against the cap in 2026, but he's due a big extension ($100M+). Here's where the Saints rank in positional spending at cornerback: 2026: 32nd 2027: 28th 2028: 30th 2029: Tied-32nd ($0)
- 1d Brooke Pryor (X) The crux of Joey Porter Jr.'s extension impasse with the Steelers: contract structure. The Steelers' organizational precedent is not guaranteeing money past the first year -- but they made an exception for T.J. Watt. Porter's side wanted them to deviate from precedent again. · Quoting Brooke Pryor: The Steelers brought Joey Porter Jr. home when they drafted him in 2023. Three years later, the relationship may be fractured beyond repair. "I don't know if he ever puts on a Steelers uniform again" How we got here and what's next (with @JFowlerESPN)
- 1d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Pryor] The Steelers brought Joey Porter Jr. home when they drafted him in 2023. Three years later, the relationship may be fractured beyond repair. "I don't know if he ever puts on a Steelers uniform again."+1
- 1d Alan Saunders (X) #Lions DB Injured amid Potential Joey Porter Jr. Pursuit
- 1d ESPN NFL News Joey Porter Jr.'s future in Pittsburgh? 'Don't know if he ever puts on a Steelers uniform again'
- 1d Jeremy Fowler (X) After 2025, a Steelers coach told Joey Porter Jr.: You’ve arrived. Your play was elite. Keep it up. Eight months later…‘Don’t know if (Porter) ever puts on a Steelers uniform again’ What happened? With @bepryor
- Now what for the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr.?
- Will Joey Porter Jr. play now? He might not have a choice.
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Thoughts on Joey Porter Jr.
• Steelers don't want to trade him, but if they get an offer they can't refuse, surely they will trade him.
• We might think we know what JPJ wanted in terms of a contract, but we don't and never will.
• We might think we know what the Steelers offered him in terms of a contract, but we don't and never will.
• DTA
• It makes zero sense to trade him
• Zone/man ... who the hell cares. I am sure he can do both well
• Who would want to give up a 1st-rounder AND then pay him as a top 3-5 CB? Kind of hard for any organization to do that a week into the season.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 4d Detroit Football Network Fine, let’s have the Joey Porter Jr. conversation
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) Joey Porter Jr. felt like an obvious extension for Pittsburgh. Now the two sides have grown contentious, and trade rumors are heating up. Apparently, the #Bears are one of the teams to watch. (1/2)
- 4d Mark Kaboly (X) Thoughts on Joey Porter Jr. • Steelers don't want to trade him, but if they get an offer they can't refuse, surely they will trade him. • We might think we know what JPJ wanted in terms of a contract, but we don't and never will. • We might think we know what the Steelers offered him in terms of a contract, but we don't and never will. • DTA • It makes zero sense to trade him • Zone/man ... who the hell cares. I am sure he can do both well • Who would want to give up a 1st-rounder AND then pay him as a top 3-5 CB? Kind of hard for any organization to do that a week into the season.
- Dan Campbell pours cold water on Detroit Lions Joey Porter Jr. trade rumors
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Tyrique and a 2nd · Quoting Chibears01: @ErikLambert1 Would you trade for Joey porter jr if you were GM for the bears? If so who/what would you trade
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 4d Dan Duggan (X) I don’t know. I would say that I wouldn’t connect any dots to the Holland restructure though. Porter’s salary is less than $4M so no big financial implications. My sense is they just did this now so they have more cap flexibility *if* they want to make a move at some point · Quoting Thomas: @DDuggan21 So are we getting Joey Porter or not Dan
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) Tyrique and a 2nd · Quoting Chibears01: @ErikLambert1 Would you trade for Joey porter jr if you were GM for the bears? If so who/what would you trade
- @ErikLambert1 Would you trade for Joey porter jr if you were GM for the bears? If so who/what would you trade
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Joey Porter Jr. (PIT) CB -- Questionable
18 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- 5d Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr at today's team photo session. 📸via Steelers
- 5d Pro Football Talk Mike McCarthy noncommittal on Joey Porter's return timeline
- 5d Dan Duggan (X) @DDuggan21 So are we getting Joey Porter or not Dan
- 5d Nick Farabaugh (X) Patrick Graham on Joey Porter Jr.'s fit in a zone-heavy scheme vs. man-heavy scheme: "What can Joey do in zone? Joey is 6-3 and is long with length... he can play man or zone. He's a good football player. That's my answer."
- 5d Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy on the plan for Joey Porter Jr. this week: "We'll have a good plan for him on Wednesday. Hopefully he'll do more. That's my expectation."+4
- 5d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Dulac] Talking about Joey Porter Jr., McCarthy said "I would expect him to play" when his ramp-up period is over. He said he will "hopefully do more" with Porter when practice resumes Wednesday.
- 5d Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy on how Porter's absence impacted how much man vs. zone the #Steelers played: "That's a great question. I'm not gonna answer. But it's a great question." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Mike McCarthy on Joey Porter Jr.'s status for this week: "We'll have a good plan for him on Wednesday. Hopefully he'll do more. ... That's my expectation." McCarthy reiterated that Porter not playing on Sunday was his decision.
- 5d Brooke Pryor (X) Asked how Joey Porter Jr.'s availability impacted the mix of man vs. zone defense, McCarthy declines to answer: "great question. I'm not going to answer it, but great question." · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Mike McCarthy says with Joey Porter Jr. "hopefully we'll have a good plan for him Wednesday and then move forward with more volume of work." McCarthy says it was his decision to hold Porter out vs. Falcons.
- 5d Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy says Joey Porter Jr. did some one-on-one drills in Thursday's practice last week. After seeing him do that, McCarthy said Porter stood out. "I was impressed."
- 5d Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy said he hasn't met with the trainers yet, but the hope and outlook for Joey Porter Jr. is for him to take on more volume in practice. McCarthy said it was his decision alone to hold Porter out.
- 5d Ravens Team Site Around the AFC North: Steelers Could Trade Joey Porter Jr. Amid Contract Dispute
- 5d Jeremy Fowler (X) Joey Porter Jr. trade fits; Which teams make sense for Steelers CB?
- 5d ESPN NFL Injury Report Joey Porter Jr. (PIT) CB -- Questionable
- 5d Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers got Jamel Dean to partner with Joey Porter Jr. and give them a pair of cornerbacks capable of shutting down receivers man-to-man. With Porter out on Sunday, the Steelers instead pivoted to playing 100% zone. The #Falcons wide receivers combined for 53 yards.
- 5d John Sigler (Bluesky) Is now the right time for the Saints to make a big swing? ESPN's Jeremy Fowler listed them among possible trade suitors for Steelers corner Joey Porter Jr.
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The sides haven’t been close and today was the #Steelers’ deadline to get a contract done. Porter Jr. is out today with a back injury. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Steelers star CB Joey Porter Jr is unlikely to play today against the #Falcons, per me and @AdamSchefter, as his back injury and the associated ramp up keep him on the sidelines. And a trade is a possibility.
41 more updatesfrom 18 sources
- 6d ESPN NFL News Joey Porter Jr. trade fits: Cowboys, 49ers, Lions could look to add star CB
- 6d ESPN NFL Injury Report Joey Porter Jr. (PIT) CB -- Out+3
- 6d Brooke Pryor (X) Cam Heyward on Joey Porter Jr: "I wish it would've got done, not my decision, but I still think he's going to be a Pittsburgh Steeler in the future, and I just want to support Joey the best way I can and hopefully he comes back to us whenever he's ready and we'll go from there."
- 6d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that CB Joey Porter Jr. was not ready to play this week after being limited in practice all week, and there is a plan to increase his participation for next week.+1
- 6d Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. is at Acrisure Stadium and on the sideline wearing a gray hoodie and gray Steelers athletic shorts, standing next to the DBs on the bench · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Inactive Steelers have taken the sideline, and there's still no sign of Joey Porter Jr. at Acrisure Stadium.
- 6d Nick Farabaugh (X) For what it's worth, Joey Porter Jr. is here with the team on the sideline.
- 6d Brooke Pryor (X) Inactive Steelers have taken the sideline, and there's still no sign of Joey Porter Jr. at Acrisure Stadium.+1
- 6d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Dulac] Steelers are done talking contract w Joey Porter Jr and will not have further discussions about a new deal, per team sources.
- 6d Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) One Pittsburgh native will open a new era with the Steelers. Is another local on the way out? Here's more on Joey Porter Jr. being ruled inactive for Mike McCarthy's debut:
- 6d Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) Joey Porter Jr. is INACTIVE for today's game, as his contract dispute reaches another level. Asante Samuel Jr. is in line to start opposite Jamel Dean at corner.
- 6d Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers inactives vs. Falcons QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) OG Gennings Dunker DL Kevin Jobity Jr. DL Gabriel Rubio CB Joey Porter Jr.
- 6d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Joey Porter Jr. officially is inactive today.
- 6d Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr. is inactive. A healthy scratch, so to speak
- 6d Adam Schefter (X) Joey Porter Jr. officially is inactive today. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, per @RapSheet and me, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.
- 6d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Rapoport] Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr, who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.+2
- 6d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Schefter: Joey Porter Jr. open to playing elsewhere; early season trade “very possible.”
- 6d Nick Farabaugh (X) You'll hear the Steelers won't trade JPJ unless they get a premium haul (true), but you gotta simply look at some logic here. The team won't negotiate in season, he's out for the first game, trade market doesn't seem that robust right now. We'll see where this goes, but a resolution has to come from some side, and good luck guessing where that'd be from right now. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, per @RapSheet and me, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.
- 6d Jeremy Fowler (X) The Joey Porter Jr. situation has been brewing. This is from my Sept. 2 piece wrapping up contracts around the league.
- 6d Alan Saunders (X) It doesn't seem likely that a deal is going to get done between the #Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. Whose fault is it for letting what seemed like an easy-to-make deal get this far? Both sides need to shoulder some responsibility, but the Steelers have a heck of a lot more to lose.
- 6d Pro Football Talk Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. reach the moment of truth
- 6d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. unlikely to play in Week 1: Possible landing spots for cornerback+1
- 6d Yahoo Fantasy Football Week 1 NFL schedule, inactives, live updates: Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love expected to play; Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. unlikely to go Week 1
- 6d Alan Saunders (X) #Steeles CB Joey Porter Jr. is unexpected to play today against the #Falcons, according to a report by NFL Network. Porter has yet to fully practice since returning from the PUP list in late August. https://
- 6d Jeremy Fowler (X) Asante Samuel Jr. is in line to start for the Steelers at corner in place of Joey Porter Jr., per source. He’s had a strong preseason.
- 6d Jeremy Fowler (X) The Joey Porter Jr. situation is reaching a tipping point. He’s open to playing elsewhere and the team is opening to listening to offers, per @AdamSchefter and @RapSheet
- 6d Pro Football Talk Report: Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play today, trade is possible
- 6d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) More about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. being unlikely to play today amid his uncertain Steelers’ future:+2
- 6d Mike Garafolo (X) The sides haven’t been close and today was the #Steelers’ deadline to get a contract done. Porter Jr. is out today with a back injury. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Steelers star CB Joey Porter Jr is unlikely to play today against the #Falcons, per me and @AdamSchefter, as his back injury and the associated ramp up keep him on the sidelines. And a trade is a possibility.
- 6d Brooke Pryor (X) While trading JPJ is possible, there’s this from @RapSheet and @AdamSchefter: there has not been notable interest at Pittsburgh's asking price of a premium draft pick -- possibly in the 1stRd -- and no serious trade talks have developed despite Steelers' willingness to deal him · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.’s future in Pittsburgh is murky, with an in-season trade possible. Full story with @AdamSchefter: https://
- 6d Brooke Pryor (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.’s future in Pittsburgh is murky, with an in-season trade possible. Full story with @AdamSchefter: https://
- 6d Mike Garafolo (X) #Steelers star CB Joey Porter Jr is unlikely to play today against the #Falcons, per me and @AdamSchefter, as his back injury and the associated ramp up keep him on the sidelines. And a trade is a possibility.
- 6d Brooke Pryor (X) Looking like no Joey Porter Jr. vs. Falcons - explains the Slaughter elevation from practice squad · Quoting Adam Schefter: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, per @RapSheet and me, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.
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Steelers have elevated DB Doneiko Slaughter to the game day Active/Inactive Roster from the Practice Squad, team announces.
Potential depth as Joey Porter Jr.'s status remains up in the air.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 12 Pro Football Talk With Joey Porter Jr.'s status unclear, Steelers elevate CB Doneiko Slaughter
- Sep 12 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers have elevated DB Doneiko Slaughter to the game day Active/Inactive Roster from the Practice Squad, team announces. Potential depth as Joey Porter Jr.'s status remains up in the air.
- Clock is ticking on Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers
- Joey Porter Jr taking in the Central Catholic vs Pine-Richland game On Friday night along with Pat Freiermuth
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Steelers' Porter, amid extension talks, questionable for opener
17 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Sep 11 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. denies seeking record contract as Week 1 deadline approaches
- Sep 11 ESPN NFL News Steelers' Porter, amid extension talks, questionable for opener
- Sep 11 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Joey Porter (back) questionable to play in Week 1
- Sep 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 1 Friday Injury Report and Game Status vs. #Falcons: LP/QUES CB Joey Porter Jr.
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. was limited today in practice and is QUESTIONABLE to play against the Falcons. The Steelers have no other injury statuses aside from Porter.
- Sep 11 Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter jr is listed as questionable on the injury report+1
- Sep 11 Pro Football Talk "Clock's ticking" for Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Repeat after me -- It's not the AAV, it's the guarantees! (and always has been) · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Joey Porter Jr. blasted reports that stated he wanted to be the highest-paid cornerback in football: “I don’t really know where that came from, whoever made that up. It’s the internet.”
- Sep 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Anything that gives Joey Porter Jr. optimism a deal will get done now? "No, not really. I mean, at this point we got I don't know how many [hours] we got to game day, but clock's ticking, so it is what it is. At this point, we're going to be prepared regardless of the situation"
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. talked with the media here for about two minutes about his contract and where it stands. He says he “hopes” something happens before the game, but was realistic that he’s not all that optimistic about something getting done. On if he is prepared to play, Porter says “I think so”, but was largely noncommittal. On if he was optimistic at all of a deal getting done: “No, not really….clock’s ticking. It is what it is.”
- Sep 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Asked if it would be more a "conditioning thing" or a "back thing" if he was held out on Sunday, Joey Porter Jr. said, "I think both, to be honest with you."
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. blasted reports that stated he wanted to be the highest-paid cornerback in football: “I don’t really know where that came from, whoever made that up. It’s the internet.”
- Sep 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr.: “I hope so, man, that’s all I can do is just hope” on a deal getting done with 48 hours until kickoff. He also disputed that he wants to be the highest paid CB. “I don't know where that came from. Whoever made that, I really don't pay too much hype into it.”
- Sep 11 Alan Saunders (X) People have been saying. · Quoting Brendan Howe: #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. when asked about reports that he wants to be the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL: “I don’t know where that came from. Whoever made it up … it’s the internet.” #HereWeGo
- Sep 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. when asked about reports that he wants to be the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL: “I don’t know where that came from. Whoever made it up … it’s the internet.” #HereWeGo
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. was out there during the team stretch open to the media
- Sep 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Jalen Ramsey 🤜🤛 Joey Porter Jr. It’s a mock game day, which means shorter practice, no helmets
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#Steelers Week 1 Thursday Injury Report
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CB Joey Porter Jr. (back)
10 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 1 Thursday Injury Report LP CB Joey Porter Jr. (back)+1
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) This is a very fair criticism, but Jaycee Horn is also good but not as well-rounded as some of these other top corners, and he signed a $25m deal last year, so idk how he got that number. Somewhere between $25m and $30m, and probably closer to $30, feels fair. It's really all about the guarantees, anyway. · Quoting Chris Mueller: .@StevePalazzolo_ on Joey Porter Jr. compared to the "elite" CB tier in the NFL: "He's good at what he does, I just don't think he's as well-rounded as some of these other top corners in the league." Said he'd have Porter Jr. more in the $22-24 million annually range.
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) .@StevePalazzolo_ on Joey Porter Jr. compared to the "elite" CB tier in the NFL: "He's good at what he does, I just don't think he's as well-rounded as some of these other top corners in the league." Said he'd have Porter Jr. more in the $22-24 million annually range.
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. was a limited participant yet again today as the lone player on the Steelers’ injury report.
- Sep 10 Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr. was 'limited' again today at practice. Steelers still have two more scheduled practices before Sunday's opener.
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is in pads for today’s session, but is once again a less than full participant in the open portion of practice.
- Sep 10 Brooke Pryor (X) Another day, another ramp up practice for Joey Porter Jr. It also seems to be another Throwback Thursday playlist. Today that means Yung Joc and Nelly. Related: I’ve never felt so old.
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. was working in the period open the media in individual periods again today
- Sep 10 Mark Kaboly (X) Mike McCarthy was non-committal about just everything related to Joey Porter Jr. -- practice status, game status, contract status. Stay tuned.
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) Yet again today, no definitive answer by Mike McCarthy on if Joey Porter Jr. will play. And he was noncommittal about how much practice it will take for Porter to play. McCarthy added that for obvious competitive purposes, he will not reveal if Porter will play before Sunday.
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Still looks like limited participation for #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., based on the media viewing window.
Mike McCarthy said he’s still in the “ramp up” period after retuning to practice last week.
First official practice report will drop this afternoon.
11 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 9 ESPN NFL Injury Report Joey Porter Jr. (PIT) CB -- Questionable
- Sep 9 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 1 Wednesday Injury Report: LP CB Joey Porter Jr. (back)
- Sep 9 Brooke Pryor (X) First injury report of the season is an almost pristine one for the Steelers. Only Joey Porter Jr. is listed as limited with his back injury.
- Sep 9 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. was listed as a limited participant today with a back injury. He’s the only injury designation.+1
- Sep 9 Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr. didn't participate hardly at all today during the brief open portion of practice. However, Porter did practice during the off day on Tuesday at the practice facility by himself.
- Sep 9 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. continues to “ramp up” with four days until the season-opener. We also get the first injury report of the season later this afternoon. Celebrate accordingly.
- Sep 9 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. participating in today’s period open to the media. He stood off to the side for other parts of it.
- Sep 9 Alan Saunders (X) Still looks like limited participation for #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., based on the media viewing window. Mike McCarthy said he’s still in the “ramp up” period after retuning to practice last week. First official practice report will drop this afternoon.
- Sep 9 Mark Kaboly (X) During the open period of practice today, Joey Porter Jr didn't do much of anything except for this ...
- Sep 9 Brooke Pryor (X) Mike McCarthy says Joey Porter Jr.’s participation will again be a “ramp up” type day at Wednesday’s practice
- Sep 9 Alan Saunders (X) Could contract guarantees be the thing that holds up the #Steelers deal with Joey Porter Jr.? How do contract guarantees work anyway?
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From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: The #Steelers have made an offer to CB Joey Porter Jr., though sources indicate the sides are not close at this point. Still a lot of work to be done in the coming days to reach a deal.
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 8 Jeremy Fowler (X) An offer is progress, perhaps · Quoting Mike Garafolo: From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: The #Steelers have made an offer to CB Joey Porter Jr., though sources indicate the sides are not close at this point. Still a lot of work to be done in the coming days to reach a deal.
- Sep 8 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have made an offer to cornerback Joey Porter Jr., Mike Garafalo reports on NFL Network, though he added that the sides are still not close to reaching a deal at this point. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: The #Steelers have made an offer to CB Joey Porter Jr., though sources indicate the sides are not close at this point. Still a lot of work to be done in the coming days to reach a deal.
- Sep 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Garafolo reporting the Steelers have made an offer to Joey Porter Jr. Not all that surprised here. He's on the practice field. That felt like the first step for that to happen. Now, Gonzalez and Witherspoon deals are done. This is now a 'rigid' market. The numbers are there for both sides. if they want to do it, this deal can get hammered out quickly. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: The #Steelers have made an offer to CB Joey Porter Jr., though sources indicate the sides are not close at this point. Still a lot of work to be done in the coming days to reach a deal.
- Sep 8 Jeremy Fowler (X) From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: The #Steelers have made an offer to CB Joey Porter Jr., though sources indicate the sides are not close at this point. Still a lot of work to be done in the coming days to reach a deal.
- Sep 8 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Garafolo: Steelers have made offer to Joey Porter Jr. on an extension. "It is not good enough for this one to be deemed close, but the Steelers are showing a willingness to engage."
- All eyes now to the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Just in: New England Patriots and Pro Bowl CB Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135M extension with $102M guaranteed , per sources. Just in time for Week 1. New England and agents @WinSportsGroup reached deal tonight.
- Joey Porter Jr. is going to play? Max Iheanachor is ready quite yet?
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Patrick Graham says 'it's been a pleasure' to be around Joey Porter Jr.
"My interactions with Joey, whether it's been before he came off PUP or now, have been great. I call on him in the classroom, and I've been calling on him in the classroom."
10 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 7 Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy on the status of talks between the #Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr: "There's definitely business conversations going on." https://t.co/HmBKjEqOKG · Quoting Alan Saunders: McCarthy said the #Steelers will not have permanent captains, and will instead choose captains weekly. That's the format he's used in the past, and the Steelers also used many years ago.+1
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy says the Steelers are healthy and there's not anyone he expects to have trouble playing on Sunday. That seemingly includes Joey Porter Jr., but McCarthy would not outright commit to him playing.+1
- Sep 7 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) McCarthy expects Joey Porter Jr. to play vs. Falcons
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Patrick Graham says 'it's been a pleasure' to be around Joey Porter Jr. "My interactions with Joey, whether it's been before he came off PUP or now, have been great. I call on him in the classroom, and I've been calling on him in the classroom."
- Sep 7 Brooke Pryor (X) Mike McCarthy says of Joey Porter Jr. and contract negotiations that, "There's definitely business conversations going on." And says "we'll see what happens" if Joey Porter Jr. doesn't play. He also said Porter continues to be in a "ramp up" period.
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy said 'we'll see what happens' if Joey Porter Jr. doesn't play. He added there are 'definitely still business conversations' ongoing in regards to a potential extension before Sunday. The Steelers have noted they will not negotiate during the season.
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers appeared to be a very healthy team today in the period of practice open to the media. All of: Jaquan Brisker Sebastian Joseph-Day Michael Pittman Jr. DK Metcalf Riley Nowakowski Joey Porter Jr. Ben Skowronek Will Howard Participated in practice with the team in the period, which bodes well for their availability on Sunday.
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey
- Sep 7 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. is practicing today, though he and Jalen Ramsey were last to go through drills during an individual period open to media.
- I’m just tossing this out there. If the Packers are serious about surviving that first month without Micah Parsons, and want to stop pretending they have adequate cornerbacks capable of thriving once Parsons gets back, I’d be calling the Steelers on Joey Porter Jr.
- The #Steelers are almost certainly not going to trade Joey Porter Jr., unless he demands one. And even then, it's no sure thing. But if they did, where could he end up? CBS came up with a list.
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Joey Porter Jr.: big fan of throwback Thursday tunes
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 3 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers were in pads today and Joey Porter Jr. was out there
- Sep 3 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr.: big fan of throwback Thursday tunes
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Joey Porter Jr working out with Brisker
8 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 2 Nick Farabaugh (X) As Omar Khan mentioned, the Steelers appeared well on their way to health today. Of those banged-up but participating in the period open to the media: S Jaquan Brisker DL Sebastian Joseph-Day WR DK Metcalf WR Michael Pittman Jr. WR Ben Skowronek QB Will Howard FB/TE Riley Nowakowski Joey Porter Jr. also did work in individual periods.
- Sep 2 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. going through individual drills
- Sep 2 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. participated in some individual drills today, while he spent others chatting with defensive coaches on the side. All part of the ramp up.
- Sep 2 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. and FS Jaquan Brisker were both participants in the open portion of today’s practice.
- Sep 2 Mark Kaboly (X) Joey Porter Jr working out with Brisker
- Sep 2 Jeremy Fowler (X) Cornerback $ something to watch now and in offseason: -PIT’s hard line prompts Joey Porter Jr to consider trade/sit-out options -Pats, Gonzalez apart on several contract elements -D.J. Turner will play out year, poised for big FA or franchise tag https://
- Sep 2 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. warming up before today’s practice, continuing his ramp up period
- Sep 2 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. is continuing to ramp up his practice participation today to the smooth tunes of Nickelback
- Sep 2 Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) This week on The Yinziders with @JennaHarner11: Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers are running out of time. Will a deal get done? Plus, we discuss the surprises, omissions and injuries that produced the 53-man roster. youtu.be/D7SggYwTIc8?...
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#Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., asked if he'll play if he does not get a deal done before the start of the season.
"I don't know. I've gotta talk to the guys upstairs (in the Steelers front office) and my agents about that one." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Porter said that the his back injury was the only reason he had not been practicing.
"It's feeling pretty good. It's getting back to where it's supposed to be. I'm not saying it's at 100. But we're still working on things, we're still ramping stuff up. We've just gotta keep stacking them day by day."
13 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Sep 1 Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) Will Joey Porter Jr. play without a new contract? “For sure… maybe.” The Steelers and their talented, young DB have been in a state of uncertainty for months. With the critical deadline fast approaching, it’s time for both sides to make decisions.
- Sep 1 Mark Kaboly (X) WE ARE LIVE · Quoting Steelers Collective: The #Steelers Collective talks the latest with Joey Porter Jr, right tackle battle, & more! Join @NoahStrackbein @rayfitt1 @MarkKaboly at 7 pm ET! #HereWeGo
- Sep 1 Adam Schefter (X) Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was noncommittal today when asked if he would play without a contract extension. Story via @bepryor:
- Sep 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) We’re live! Talking about Joey Porter Jr. and his comments and much more today! Come join us!
- Sep 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. was non-committal about playing Week 1, and he was neutral about the prospect of getting a deal done before the Steelers' deadline. "I mean, I could hope and think all day," Porter said. "But it's really, it's up to those guys upstairs."
- Sep 1 ESPN NFL News CB Porter noncommittal on playing without deal
- Sep 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Asked Joey Porter Jr. if he was frustrated to see other deals getting done with his draft classmates, and he said, no, he was “ecstatic” to see those guys get paid.
- Sep 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. says it helps that his dad, Joey Porter Sr., has been in the NFL and has experienced this before. Porter says his dad has been giving him 'great advice' when it comes to the contract talks. "He's been giving me great advice. I can't say too much on what he's been saying to me, but he's been giving me great advice. He's been in my corner my whole life, so I wouldn't think he was steering me in the wrong direction."
- Sep 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. on if Benton, Herbig, and Washignton's deals getting done first have been surprising to him: "No, not at all. I was really just happy that they got theirs done, you know. I came in with those guys, me, Herb, and Keeanu, and even Washington. We all came in together. Those are my guys. So I was ecstatic that they got paid. It's well-deserved. It's well-earned. So I'm happy that they get to feed their families and do what they want to do with their money that they earn."
- Sep 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. says he doesn't believe playing in a new scheme under Patrick Graham will be much of a problem despite missing the summer. “I don’t really think it’s a big problem. A defense is a defense. It’s all the same stuff, just different languages. So as long as you get the concept with that, then you should be good overall."
- Sep 1 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Joey Porter Jr. noncommital on playing without new contract
- Sep 1 Alan Saunders (X) Here's the short version of my recap of the Joey Porter Jr. contract situation: Pretty much everyone is lying.
- Sep 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., asked if he'll play if he does not get a deal done before the start of the season. "I don't know. I've gotta talk to the guys upstairs (in the Steelers front office) and my agents about that one." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Porter said that the his back injury was the only reason he had not been practicing. "It's feeling pretty good. It's getting back to where it's supposed to be. I'm not saying it's at 100. But we're still working on things, we're still ramping stuff up. We've just gotta keep stacking them day by day."
- Sep 1 Brooke Pryor (X) The best way to describe Joey Porter Jr.’s answer about if he’ll play is noncommittal. @jhathhorn: “if healthy, will you play?” Porter: “yeah for sure. [pause] maybe.” https://t.co/zuzeA0dh7T · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. asked if he would play if a deal doesn’t get done and he shrugs and says, “I don’t know. I have to talk to the guys upstairs, my agents about that one.”