Mike Florio· Sep 18, 2026
Florio writes that Joey Porter Jr. will sit out Pittsburgh's second game of the 2026 season amid his contract standoff, and suggests the holdout could persist until the Steelers trade him.
“For now, he won’t put on a uniform for the second game of the 2026 season.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsJoey Porter Jr.Sep 18, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. to stay put
“And it’s possible Porter will continue to not play until the Steelers trade him for whatever they can get.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“For now, he won’t put on a uniform for the second game of the 2026 season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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