Pittsburgh Steelers activate Joey Porter Jr. from the PUP list
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers activated cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the physically unable to perform list on August 30. Porter missed all training camp sessions and preseason games due to a back injury and ongoing contract negotiations. His activation makes him eligible to participate in practice, though uncertainty remains regarding his return to the field while he seeks a long-term agreement. The organization previously finalized deals with other members of the 2023 draft class, including Nick Herbig, Darnell Washington, and Keeanu Benton. Mike McCarthy described the current status of contract talks between the team and Porter as an impasse. In 14 games last season, Porter recorded 52 tackles, 14 passes defended, one sack, and one interception without allowing a touchdown in man coverage.
- •Joey Porter Jr. was activated from the PUP list on August 30.
- •The cornerback missed the entirety of training camp and the preseason.
- •Contract negotiations between the team and the player remain at an impasse.
- •Porter recorded 52 tackles and 14 passes defended during the previous season.
- •The Steelers locked up Nick Herbig, Darnell Washington, and Keeanu Benton earlier this offseason.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get good news on Joey Porter Jr.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Porter Jr. to return to practice Tuesday for Steelers
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — What Joey Porter Jr. removal from PUP means for Week 1 status
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers activate Joey Porter Jr. from PUP list
"The Steelers will have a padded practice on Thursday, so his status should be monitored throughout the week, when it comes to his potential participation in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
"The Steelers activated Joey Porter Jr. off the PUP list, making the cornerback eligible to play while contract standoff negotiations continue.
"The Steelers star cornerback is set to return to practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:36 PMSteelers get good news on Joey Porter Jr.
The Steelers will have a padded practice on Thursday, so his status should be monitored throughout the week, when it comes to his potential participation in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:35 PMJoey Porter Jr. to return to practice Tuesday for Steelers
The Steelers star cornerback is set to return to practice.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:15 PMWhat Joey Porter Jr. removal from PUP means for Week 1 status
The Steelers activated Joey Porter Jr. off the PUP list, making the cornerback eligible to play while contract standoff negotiations continue.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:00 PMSteelers activate Joey Porter Jr. from PUP list
Steelers activate Joey Porter Jr from PUP list.
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