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Steelers face questions on potential trade of Joey Porter Jr

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Steelers face questions on potential trade of Joey Porter Jr
Summary

Trade speculation has emerged surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Reports suggest that moving Porter could be detrimental to the team's defensive capabilities. Over his three seasons, Porter has shown significant improvement, recording a low completion rate and impressive pass defense metrics in 2025. Further, he has reduced penalties, which were a concern in previous years. The Steelers must weigh the consequences of losing a player who has effectively matched up against the league's top receivers.

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  • •Joey Porter Jr. has emerged as a top cornerback over three seasons.
  • •He allowed a 48.5% completion rate in 2025, with no touchdowns against.
  • •Porter reduced accepted penalties from 12 in 2024 to six in 2025.
  • •Steelers are evaluating the impact of potential trade offers.
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  • 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Trading Joey Porter Jr. would be a colossal mistake for Steelers
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Joey Porter Jr. has recently been involved in trade buzz, but sending him away would be a huge mistake for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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