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Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. remain far apart in contract talks

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. remain far apart in contract talks
Summary

As the 2026 NFL regular season approaches, the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. have not made significant progress in contract negotiations, according to insider Gerry Dulac. Porter did not participate in spring activities and will miss preseason action, raising concerns about his future with the team. The Steelers' delay in securing an extension puts them in a difficult position, especially after several cornerbacks signed lucrative contracts over $30 million. The situation is further complicated by trade rumors surrounding Porter, as other NFL teams have expressed interest in a potential deal.

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Status Watch
  • •Contract talks between Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are stagnant.
  • •Porter has missed spring workouts and will not play in preseason.
  • •Trade rumors have emerged about Porter, attracting interest from multiple teams.
  • •Recent cornerback contracts have exceeded $30 million, impacting negotiations.
Latest Updates
  • 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Insider Stirs the Pot on Joey Porter Jr.’s Desire for Extension
  • 12:33 AMSteelers Depot — 'Got Some Bad News For Him': Beat Writer Pushes Back On Rumors Joey Porter Jr. Will Be Highest-Paid CB - Steelers Depot
  • 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Can't Offer Joey Porter Jr Contract Extension He'd Sign
  • 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers get bad news on Joey Porter Jr. as regular season approaches
What they're saying
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After an offseason of extensions, Joey Porter Jr. is the final member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 draft class the team is attempting to re-sign. Despite coming into the offseason as the most obvious extension candidate, he has proven to be the toughest t…

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Steelers.com's Bob Labriola argued Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. might not really want a contract extension in Pittsburgh. The post Steelers Insider Stirs the Pot on Joey Porter Jr.’s Desire for Extension appeared first on HEAVY.

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A massive salary gap and trade rumors loom in Pittsburgh as the star cornerback demands a record-breaking deal that the Steelers organization appears unwilling to match.

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