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Steelers Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Says He'll Play This Season
Porter Jr. insists he'll play this season despite back injury setbacks and contract extension delays.
In brief
Porter Jr. insists he'll play this season despite back injury setbacks and contract extension delays. Porter Jr. will play this season after resolving back injury and conditioning issues. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Contract extension delay
Porter Jr. hoped for a 2026 extension but hasn't secured one by Week 1.
“It didn't get done. It didn't happen. That's really just old news for me now.”
2025 season performance
Porter Jr. led the NFL in passer rating against as primary defender with 49.1.
Injury status update
Porter Jr. has been limited to practice participation due to back injury and conditioning issues.
“It's both [the back and conditioning keeping him from playing]. My back will have its moments where it flares up here and there, and we're still trying to get my conditioning down to me just being out there as much as possible.”
Contract comparison
Porter Jr. ranks ahead of other All-Pro corners in recent paydays including Patrick Surtain II and Christian Gonzalez.
Playing status
Porter Jr. confirmed he will play this season despite multiple injury setbacks.
“Yeah, definitely, I would play this season.”
The one thing
Porter Jr. will play this season after resolving back injury and conditioning issues.
