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Steelers Are Still Hoping to Sign CB Joey Porter Jr. to a New Deal, but a Deadline Is Looming
Joey Porter Jr. returns to the active roster as Pittsburgh and his camp remain far apart on a new deal, with Spotrac valuing him at $23.4 million annually.
- On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers activated cornerback Joey Porter Jr. off the Physically Unable to Perform list at the roster cutdown deadline, avoiding a mandatory four-game absence. His Week 1 availability remains uncertain.
- Contract extension talks for Porter have stalled with a significant compensation gap as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Sources report the 26-year-old is unhappy regarding the team's payment of other players.
- Last season, the 6-foot-2 defender recorded 52 tackles and 14 pass breakups, holding opposing quarterbacks to a 54 percent completion rate. Spotrac estimates Porter's market value at $23.4 million annually.
- Steelers general manager Omar Khan confirmed the team avoids negotiating contracts during the regular season, meaning talks must conclude before the September 13 opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Khan added, "I still hope Joey finishes his career here."
- Facing an impasse, Porter may play out the remaining year of his rookie contract to position himself for free agency in 2027. The team continues prioritizing long-term retention while managing roster constraints.
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Steelers GM Omar Khan: We hope Joey Porter Jr. finishes his career here
The Steelers activated cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, which clears the way for Porter to practice with the team and play in Week 1 even though he has not received the contract extension he's been looking for all offseason.
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