Porter Back, But Contract Looms | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Joey Porter Jr. is back on the practice field after recovering from a back injury, but his future on the field this season hangs in the balance—especially for Week One against the Falcons. With his rookie deal expiring and no new contract signed, he’s staying mum on whether he’ll play without an extension. A first-round pick who’s already made a big impact with passes defended and interceptions, Porter’s performance last year has him among the league’s elite corners—and even his dad, the legendary Joey Porter, is giving him advice to stay healthy and focused. While the Steelers have been busy locking up other key players, they’ve made it clear contract talks won’t happen during the season, leaving September 13th as the hard deadline. This is one of the most intriguing storylines heading into Week One. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6982d72991a57fd