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Published September 11, 2026 02:28 PM

The Steelers open their regular season in two days. Once that happens, the team’s outdated policy prevents them from doing new contracts.

And that puts even more pressure on the unsettled contract situation between the Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Porter has been limited in practice this week, due to a back injury. He spoke to reporters on Friday, and he was asked if he’ll play in the game.

“I hope so, man,” Porter said, via Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “That’s all I could do is just hope.”

Is he prepared to play?

“Yeah, I think so. . . . I mean, it’s getting better,” Porter said. “I think so. I think it’s trending in the right direction, so I could only be happy about that.”

If he doesn’t play, Porter believes it would be a combination of his back and lack of conditioning.

“I mean, at this point . . . clock’s ticking, so it is what it is at this point,” Porter said. “We’re

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