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Steelers urged to extend Joey Porter Jr. before 2026 NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:06 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Steelers urged to extend Joey Porter Jr. before 2026 NFL season

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are encouraged to extend cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before the 2026 NFL season begins on September 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. With only one year left on his current contract, Porter could become an unrestricted free agent if no extension is reached. ESPN's Aaron Schatz highlighted the importance of this move, citing Porter's impressive performance in the last season, where he ranked 10th in coverage DVOA. The Steelers face a challenge in negotiating a contract that satisfies both parties, as Porter seeks top-five cornerback compensation while they might prefer a lower amount.

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Status Watch

•Joey Porter Jr. has one year left on his rookie contract.
•Steelers start the 2026 season against the Falcons on September 13.
•Porter ranked 10th in the league in coverage DVOA last season.
•Negotiations may center around contract figures with top cornerbacks.

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12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Steelers urged to extend key defender prior to 2026 NFL season

What they're saying

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Before the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept 13., they're being urged to lock up a key contributor on the defensive side of the ball with an extension. In a recent article for ESPN, Aaron Schatz named one move that every team needs to make before the onset of the '26 season and extending Porter was the mentioned move for Pittsburgh.
— Yahoo Sports

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