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Asante Samuel Sr. criticizes Joey Porter Jr. over contract negotiations

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Asante Samuel Sr. criticizes Joey Porter Jr. over contract negotiations
Summary

Asante Samuel Sr. has publicly criticized Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. regarding his approach to ongoing contract negotiations. On his podcast, Samuel suggested that Porter’s absence from practice may not be the best strategy, warning that it could offend Steelers management. Samuel’s comments contrast with former player James Harrison's view, who believes Porter should hold out until he secures his contract. Reports indicate that the Steelers and Porter remain at an impasse in negotiations, prompting speculation about Porter’s next move.

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  • •Asante Samuel Sr. questions Joey Porter Jr.'s handling of contract talks.
  • •Samuel suggests Porter may need to adjust his approach with the Steelers.
  • •Previous reports reveal Porter and the Steelers are far apart in negotiations.
  • •James Harrison advocates for a complete holdout until contract resolution.
  • •Porter's absence from practice may affect his standing with the team.
Latest Updates
  • 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Under Fire Over Contract From Unlikely Source
  • 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers news: Joey Porter Jr.'s contract rift gets 'offended' evaluation from teammate's father
  • 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Asante Samuel Sr. calls out Joey Porter Jr. over Steelers contract mess
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The Pittsburgh Steelers stretched their Joey Porter Jr. contract standoff to the final full week of August 2026. Even All-Pro cornerback teammate Jalen Ramsey shared an opinion on it . But so has the father of Asante Samuel Jr. The elder Samuel dropped a blunt take on Porter’s situation. But he doesn’t take the cornerback’s side here. “I don’t […] The post Steelers news: Joey Porter Jr.'s contract rift gets 'offended' evaluation from teammate's father appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. received criticism over his contract from Asante Samuel Sr. The post Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Under Fire Over Contract From Unlikely Source appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. finds himself under fire from Asante Samuel Sr. over how he's handled contract talks so far.

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