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Steelers Get Joey Porter Jr. Back
Porter Jr. set to play after back injury recovery.
In brief
Porter Jr. set to play after back injury recovery. Joey Porter Jr. will play for Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 after coach Mike McCarthy says he's ready for full practice. Originally reported by Pittsburgh Steelers On SI.
Porter Jr. inactive in Week 1
Joey Porter Jr. was inactive in Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 win over Atlanta Falcons.
Coach McCarthy's plan
On September 16, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said Porter Jr. is set to do more than he has in previous weeks.
McCarthy's quote
McCarthy said, 'The plan is to move forward with Joey and see how much more he can do today.'
“The plan is to move forward with Joey and see how much more he can do today”
Back injury recovery
Porter Jr. was held out of Pittsburgh's season-opening victory to recover from a back injury that kept him on PUP list all training camp.
Contract talks stalled
Porter Jr.'s contract talks remain stalled with negotiations broken off as regular season begins.
McCarthy's readiness
McCarthy stated Porter Jr. is 'finishing the ramp-up period' and 'definitely ready to do more' in practice.
“finishing the ramp-up period”
Week 2 matchup
Porter Jr. may play in Steelers' Week 2 game against New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Trade speculation
Most speculation centers on Porter Jr. as a trade candidate with Pittsburgh possibly moving him.
The bottom line
Joey Porter Jr. will play for Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 after coach Mike McCarthy says he's ready for full practice.
