Porter’s Contract Holdout Heats Up | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is holding out for a better contract ahead of their season opener against the Falcons, sparking tension as teammate Patrick Queen supports his stance while coach Mike Tomlin calls it a business decision. With stats that speak volumes — 14 passes defended, 52 tackles, a sack, and an interception last year — Porter’s case for top-tier pay is strong, especially after fellow young corner Christian Gonzalez inked a massive deal. GM Omar Khan says talks usually pause once training camp starts, but with weeks still left, all eyes are on how this unfolds before kickoff. 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/a45f281533745473