Steelers place rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on PUP list amid contract dispute

Steelers place rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on PUP list amid contract dispute

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The Pittsburgh Steelers placed rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on the physically unable to perform list after a practice back injury, intensifying a contract dispute that has lingered since early September, TribLive. com reported. Porter had been listed as questionable for the September 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons because of the injury, and the team indicated it might consider trading him, NBC Sports said.

The Detroit Lions later entered trade talks, si. com noted, while contract negotiations stalled, NBC Sports reported. The Steelers subsequently said no serious trade interest had materialized, but later acknowledged at least one inquiry, NBC Sports added.

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September 19, 2026
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Steelers face contract dispute with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. amid injury concerns
Steelers face contract dispute with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. amid injury concerns

TribLIVE.com • 19 Sep 20:27

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on the physically unable to perform list after a practice injury, sparking debate over his pending contract and the team's recent backup signings.

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Steelers reportedly field trade interest for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. amid contract talks
Steelers reportedly field trade interest for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. amid contract talks

NBC Sports • 19 Sep 17:09

The Pittsburgh Steelers have received at least one inquiry about trading Joey Porter Jr., but have not deemed any offers serious while negotiations over a new contract continue.

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September 18, 2026
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Steelers report no trade interest in cornerback Joey Porter Jr. amid contract dispute
Steelers report no trade interest in cornerback Joey Porter Jr. amid contract dispute

NBC Sports • 18 Sep 21:09

The Pittsburgh Steelers say no other NFL team has made a serious trade inquiry for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., as negotiations over his contract remain stalled.

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Porter’s contract talks stall as back injury hampers Steelers’ negotiations
Porter’s contract talks stall as back injury hampers Steelers’ negotiations

NBC Sports • 18 Sep 16:46

A source close to the situation said Joey Porter’s future with the Steelers is uncertain, with contract talks hindered by a lack of guaranteed money and a recent back injury.

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September 14, 2026
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Lions in Talks with Steelers Over Joey Porter Jr. Trade
Lions in Talks with Steelers Over Joey Porter Jr. Trade

si.com • 14 Sep 19:52

The Detroit Lions have approached the Pittsburgh Steelers about acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr., with discussions reportedly involving draft picks and contract expectations.

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September 13, 2026
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Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. listed as questionable and may be traded
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. listed as questionable and may be traded

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 12:01

Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is doubtful to play against the Falcons due to a back injury and ongoing contract negotiations, and the Steelers are reportedly open to trading him.

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