Porter's Return Timeline Revealed | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is shutting down speculation about Joey Porter Jr.’s contract drama, emphasizing the player’s physical recovery as the top priority after missing the opener with a back injury. McCarthy confirmed he made the call to sit Porter out, citing the need for him to ramp up after missing significant camp time — not contract negotiations. While acknowledging the business side is separate, he stressed daily communication with trainers and coaches, with a hopeful return timeline by Wednesday. Though Porter’s absence impacted the team’s zone-heavy scheme against Atlanta, McCarthy deflected direct questions, instead highlighting Porter’s recent impressive one-on-one drills. The coach reiterated that Porter will play when medically cleared and game-ready — no timeline given — keeping contract talks off-limits for now. 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://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-news/174629/mike-mccarthy-done-discussing-joey-porter-jr-contract-dispute-extension-back-injury-falcons More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af1d9debf77a5001 Report issues to [email protected].