Steelers gain cap space amid Joey Porter Jr. contract negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gained nearly $18 million in cap space after restructuring DK Metcalf's contract, impacting negotiations with Joey Porter Jr. Porter aims to become the NFL's highest-paid cornerback with a desired annual salary of $33 million. While the restructuring gives the Steelers financial flexibility, sources indicate the move was routine and not directly tied to Porter's negotiations. Porter remains on the physically unable to perform list, complicating discussions as both sides seek a resolution. The pressure may increase as this year's season approaches.
- •Steelers converted part of Metcalf's salary to increase cap space.
- •Joey Porter Jr. aims for a contract averaging $33 million per year.
- •Restructuring creates potential flexibility without guaranteeing Porter's extension.
- •Porter is on the physically unable to perform list, complicating talks.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Porter Jr. Could Get His $33M Ask as Steelers Find Creative Contract Solution
"Joey Porter Jr.’s contract standoff with the Pittsburgh Steelers just got a little more interesting. The Steelers suddenly have nearly $18 million in fresh cap space after restructuring DK Metcalf’s deal. That does not guarantee Porter gets his desired payday, but gives the Steelers another financial lever to pull, and there may be a creative […] The post Joey Porter Jr. Could Get His $33M Ask as Steelers Find Creative Contract Solution appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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