Joey Porter Jr. remains absent as Steelers prepare for Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend without cornerback Joey Porter Jr. His absence continues as he has not participated in practices, leading to speculation about his injury status and potential hold-in circumstances. Coach Mike McCarthy did not address the situation during Wednesday's media availability, raising questions about the team’s approach. Reports indicate Porter is listed with a conditioning issue. The Steelers will need to decide on a course of action regarding Porter, whether it involves a contract adjustment or a possible trade.
- •Steelers play Bengals this weekend.
- •Joey Porter Jr. has not practiced this week.
- •Porter listed on the injury report for conditioning.
- •Coach Mike McCarthy avoided questions about Porter.
- •Steelers may need to consider contract or trade options.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Will Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr play against the Bengals? What we know
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — The Joey Porter Jr. situation lingers, with no end in sight
"With the Steelers facing the Bengals this weekend — and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — it would be helpful to have cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on the field.
"Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr. was listed as limited because of conditioning on the team's injury report ahead of a Week 3 game against the Bengals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:04 PMWill Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr play against the Bengals? What we know
Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr. was listed as limited because of conditioning on the team's injury report ahead of a Week 3 game against the Bengals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 8:57 PMThe Joey Porter Jr. situation lingers, with no end in sight
With the Steelers facing the Bengals this weekend — and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — it would be helpful to have cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on the field.
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