Patriots, Steelers corners seek contract extensions ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Christian Gonzalez of the Patriots and Joey Porter Jr. of the Steelers are pursuing significant contract extensions as the NFL season approaches. Gonzalez has expressed frustration over the delay but remains focused on the upcoming season, while Porter remains on the PUP list due to lingering contract issues. The negotiations are tense, particularly for Porter, who is in the final year of his contract. Both players are pivotal for their teams as they prepare for their respective season openers against the Seahawks and 49ers.
- •Christian Gonzalez seeks a contract extension to exceed Devon Witherspoon's recent deal.
- •Gonzalez remains a full practice participant despite contract frustrations.
- •Joey Porter Jr. has been on the PUP list since July, with contract negotiations at an impasse.
- •Porter is in the final year of his contract, scheduled to earn $3.92 million in 2026.
- •The Steelers traditionally do not renegotiate contracts during the regular season.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots, Steelers dealing with unhappy cornerbacks who are seeking massive extensions
"The Patriots and Steelers have star corners who want contract extensions, but will Christian Gonzalez or Joey Porter Jr. get them before the season?
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