Le’Veon Bell criticizes Steelers over Joey Porter Jr. contract issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Le’Veon Bell expressed disappointment with the Pittsburgh Steelers' handling of cornerback Joey Porter Jr.'s contract negotiations. On social media, Bell urged the team to break its long-held tradition of not negotiating contracts during the season, hinting at parallels to his own past disputes with the organization. Porter has been dealing with a back injury while awaiting a new deal, leading to concerns about his participation in the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers continue to stand firm on their in-season negotiation policy, leaving Porter and the team in a stalemate.
- •Bell calls for change in Steelers' contract negotiation practices
- •Porter Jr. has back issues affecting his availability
- •Steelers maintaining policy of no in-season contract talks
- •Bell's holdout in 2018 influences his view on current negotiations
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Le’Veon Bell Calls Out Steelers over Joey Porter Jr. Contract Standoff
"Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell would like to see the Steelers end their longtime tradition of not doing […]
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