Steelers hold firm on contract deadline for cornerback Joey Porter Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers maintain a policy of halting all contract negotiations once the regular season begins, complicating efforts to secure a deal with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. G.M. Omar Khan confirmed the franchise will not deviate from this internal rule ahead of the September 13 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Porter has spent training camp and the preseason on the PUP list, a process described as a hold-in. Should a contract remain unsigned by the Week 1 deadline, the team may choose to fine or suspend the player, or consider a trade. The current impasse leaves both sides with a narrow window to reach an agreement before the organization faces a potential personnel conflict.

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