Mike Florio#15 of 87 NFL pundits · Sep 13, 2026
Florio argues that because of Pittsburgh's policy against in-season negotiations, Joey Porter Jr. will not get a new contract until after the 2026 season, leaving them to either play out their deal or sit out toward free agency/the franchise tag.
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With the Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a financial standoff and the Steelers clinging to their policy of not doing new deals after the regular season begins, no deal will be done until after the season
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Contract CallsJoey Porter Jr.Pittsburgh Steelers
Joey Porter Jr. to play out his deal with no new contract
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