Porter Out, Samuel In for Steelers | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Joey Porter Jr. is sidelined for the Steelers’ season opener against the Falcons due to unresolved contract talks and a lingering back injury — a move that’s sparked trade rumors and raised questions about his future in Pittsburgh. With Porter out, Asante Samuel Jr. steps into the starting role, offering a chance to prove himself as a versatile cover corner — though he’ll face the challenge of replacing Porter’s elite man-to-man skills. The Steelers’ handling of this situation has drawn criticism, especially after trading up for Slaughter and letting the standoff drag on, ultimately costing them a key player’s game time. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-shouldnt-gotten-point-joey-123003084.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45f4196879261722 Report issues to [email protected].