Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. after back pain claim during practice

The Steelers have traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. following his claim of back pain after participating fully in practice. This situation escalated after Porter’s two-day practice completion, which the team viewed as insincere. The decision to trade Porter was made when it became clear he would not return to play under current conditions. He was ruled out for Thursday's game, not listed on the Cowboys' injury report the next day. This move mirrors past situations in the NFL where players have negotiated out of teams through similar methods.

• 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Report: "Final straw" for Steelers was Joey Porter Jr.'s Wednesday claim of back pain