Joey Porter Jr. 'definitely' wants to play this season amid stalled talks, back issues
- Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. intends to return this season but remains uncertain for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium.
- Against a backdrop of stalled contract negotiations, Porter denied reports that he requested a trade, calling the inability to sign an extension "old news."
- Inactive for the team's first two games due to back pain and conditioning, Porter told reporters on Thursday that his recovery progress went "smooth."
- Specifically eyeing the Bengals matchup, Porter stated, "This game I'd really like to come back for considering is on the opposite side."
- General manager Omar Khan stated the team "loves" Porter, yet any extension discussions are deferred until the offseason, leaving him focused on achieving 100 percent health.
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Joey Porter Jr. 'definitely' wants to play this season amid stalled talks, back issues
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. “definitely” sees himself playing at some point this season. When that is, Porter doesn’t know, though he didn’t rule out making his 2026 debut on Sunday against Cincinnati.
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Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. 'definitely' wants to play this season amid stalled talks, back issues
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is eager to play this season, though he doesn't know when that will happen. Porter didn't rule out making his 2026 debut in Week 3 when Cincinnati visits. The fourth-year pro missed Pittsburgh's first…
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Calls Contract Talks 'Old News,' Updates Status amid Back Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. were unable to come to terms on a new contract ahead of the 2026 campaign, which means the cornerback has shifted his attention to recovering from a back injury.
Mike McCarthy Snaps at Reporter for Joey Porter Jr. Question
With the season underway and the future between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. still in doubt, Mike McCarthy’s mood about the topic has changed. After being open about his view of Porter and how the Steelers are handling the situation during training camp, McCarthy’s tone has changed as he tries to focus on […]
Joey Porter Jr. Dismisses Steelers Contract Talks, Focuses on Upcoming Season
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been putting in limited work in practice since the start of the regular season, but has yet to play in a game. But that could change soon, as Porter said he intends to take the field at some point during the 2026 season. Porter would not commit to returning against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, though did say he was able to do “everything” in practice Thursday and that it went “smooth,” per …
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