Mike McCarthy provides update on Steelers' cornerback injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy addressed media on August 6, stating that there is 'no high concern' regarding the injuries of Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey. Both players are currently sidelined, with Porter Jr. on the PUP list due to a back injury aggravated during a run test. Speculation also suggests his absence may be influenced by ongoing contract negotiations. There is no set timeline for their return to practice.
- •Mike McCarthy says no high concern about Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey.
- •Porter Jr. is on the PUP list, dealing with a back injury.
- •Porter's absence may relate to contract negotiations.
- •No timeline announced for their return to practice.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McCarthy gives update on Steelers’ cornerback injuries
"Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed in his pre-practice interview on Thursday that there “no high concern” about Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey, but he doesn’t have a timeframe for a return to practice, either.
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