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Joey Porter Jr. addresses trade rumors, denies requests amid back injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Joey Porter Jr. addresses trade rumors, denies requests amid back injury

Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. clarified recent trade rumors during interviews, stating he never requested a trade or sought a second opinion for his back injury. Despite speculation of discontent, insiders suggest both Porter and the Steelers are not pursuing a split. Porter has remained on the physically unable to perform list throughout training camp due to this injury. As the Steelers prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, attention will focus on Porter's participation in practice.

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•Porter denies ever requesting a trade from the Steelers.
•He also refutes needing a second opinion regarding a back injury.
•The cornerback remained on the physically unable to perform list during camp.
•Steelers are preparing for a Week 3 matchup against the Bengals.
•Focus now shifts to Porter's availability for practice.

Latest Updates

11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers CB oey Porter Jr denies claim that he requested trade
10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. shares real story behind trade rumors

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. broke his silence on the trade request rumors and speculation surrounding him over the past month.
— Yahoo Sports