Steelers consider free agent cornerbacks following Porter Jr. trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring options to bolster their secondary after trading Joey Porter Jr. and facing injuries. Concerns arose after Daylen Everette's performance against the Browns. Kyu Blu Kelly, Marshon Lattimore, and Tre’Davious White are being considered as potential free agent signings. The Steelers' depth at cornerback was previously seen as a strength but has quickly diminished, leading to this urgent need.
- •Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr. before facing the Browns.
- •Daylen Everette struggled defensively against the Browns.
- •Kyu Blu Kelly, Marshon Lattimore, and Tre’Davious White are potential targets.
- •Injury concerns have created a pressing need at cornerback.
- •Pittsburgh had been viewed as a deep secondary unit.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — 3 free agent cornerbacks Steelers should sign after Joey Porter Jr trade
"Three veteran cornerbacks Pittsburgh should target after poor performance vs. Browns.
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