Porter's Trade Stalemate | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers’ defense is reeling without Joey Porter Jr. for their opener, sidelined by a back injury that’s really a contract standoff — he’s in his final year of a rookie deal with no fifth-year option and reportedly wants out, seeking a trade. The Steelers are holding firm, demanding high draft picks, stalling any deal. Fans are frustrated as one of their top cornerbacks sits out, and with the season underway, talks are on hold — unless someone gets desperate or Pittsburgh bends. 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/joey-porter-jr-inactive-status-200109513.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b156fd973c2ec4ed Report issues to [email protected].