Porter Jr. Back, Deal Near? | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Joey Porter Jr. is back on the practice field as the Steelers’ season looms, sparking speculation he’s close to a new deal — but don’t count on it yet. Former linebacker James Harrison sees his return as a strong sign of imminent agreement, possibly finalized within days of kickoff, while GM Omar Khan insists healthy players must practice — and Porter Jr. is complying. With no negotiations allowed once the season starts, time is running out, and while Pittsburgh wants him long-term, contract details remain unresolved. The clock is ticking — and so is the pressure. 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/da938f423ddce273