Mike McCarthy provides status update on Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy reported progress on the injuries of Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey during a press conference on August 19, 2026. Both players have been sidelined due to injuries and were placed on the physically unable to perform list at the beginning of training camp. Ramsey has been recovering from a knee injury sustained in the offseason, while Porter Jr.'s status has been more complicated due to a back injury and ongoing contract negotiations. McCarthy expressed optimism about both players' readiness for the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, emphasizing the need for younger players to step up during the preseason due to these absences.

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