Porter Jr Injury Status Before Season Opener | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers’ top cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is still sidelined with a back injury, limited in Thursday’s final padded practice before their season opener against the Falcons. Coach Mike McCarthy remains tight-lipped, calling it a “ramp-up stage” and refusing to set benchmarks for his return. With no other injuries reported, the team’s focus is on managing Porter’s recovery carefully—his absence could see Asante Samuel Jr. start opposite Jamel Dean. Fans are watching closely as the defense’s biggest playmaker teeters on game-day readiness. 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/beb276c21c69f81b