Sam Monson· Sep 17, 2026
He assumes Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Minnesota in Week 2, and he believes the Steelers are more likely to trade Joey Porter Jr. than to give him a top-of-the-market contract.
“My assumption is Carson Wentz will be the quarterback in this game.”
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- Availability CallsCarson WentzMinnesota VikingsSep 17, 2026
“My assumption is Carson Wentz will be the quarterback in this game. (Week 2, Vikings at Bears)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsJoey Porter Jr.Sep 17, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. to move — “more chance they trade him away than they give him a giant top of the market contract”
“I honestly think there's more chance they trade him away than they give him a giant top of the market contract.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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