Porter Jr. Stalls for Steel Curtain | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Joey Porter Jr. is locked in a tense standoff with the Pittsburgh Steelers over his contract, refusing to play until they meet his demands — and he’s already making his move by skipping practices. With no formal offer on the table, Porter’s camp believes the team is signaling they’ll let him walk after his rookie deal, prompting thoughts of a trade or playing out the contract. As Week One looms, the Steelers’ reluctance to negotiate during the season puts Porter in a bind: accept less than he feels he’s worth, or risk waiting for a bigger payday next year — all while the cornerback market heats up with top-tier salaries soaring. 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/ab64501a495a4691