Joey Porter Jr. seeks contract resolution with Steelers amid injury report

Joey Porter Jr. has been a full participant in practice leading up to Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns, marking his first extensive involvement this season after a back issue and contract dispute sidelined him. Currently in the final year of his rookie contract, Porter was reported to have rejected a Steelers contract offer averaging just over $27 million per year. The team's longstanding policy against in-season contract negotiations is reportedly a factor in his ongoing situation. Further complicating matters, Pittsburgh's defense showed vulnerabilities in Porter's absence during their Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. His future with the team remains uncertain as discussions continue about the team's negotiating strategies.

• 5:39 PMCBS NFL — Agent's Take: Dissecting the twists and turns relating to Joey Porter Jr.'s contract stalemate with Steelers