# McCarthy avoids Joey Porter Jr. status details

> Steelers coach Mike McCarthy won't clarify Joey Porter Jr.'s injury status.
- Title: McCarthy avoids Joey Porter Jr. status details · NBC Sports
- Summary: Steelers coach Mike McCarthy won't clarify Joey Porter Jr.'s injury status. Steelers coach Mike McCarthy declined to specify Joey Porter Jr.'s status after…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/on-thursday-mike-mccarthy-didnt-want-to-say-much-about-joey-porter-jr-s-status
- Published: 2026-09-25T02:14:32.672+00:00
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- Topics: mike mccarthy, joey porter jr, steelers, nfl, injury status, team website, conflicting reports, sports
## McCarthy's Thursday response
On Thursday, McCarthy avoided discussing Joey Porter Jr.'s status.

> We have a plan for every one of our players
## Porter's Wednesday status
Porter was limited in practice Wednesday with a 'conditioning' designation.

> not injury related, conditioning
## NFL report discrepancy
NFL reports listed Porter as limited due to 'not injury related, other'.

> not injury related, other
## Team website omission
Steelers website omitted specific injury descriptions for multiple players.

> no specific injury description
## McCarthy's stance
McCarthy refused to confirm if the team planned Porter's limitation.

> We’re not gonna play this game anymore about every little question
## Conflicting reports
Steelers' injury reports shifted from 'back' to 'back and conditioning'.

> back and conditioning
## Key takeaway

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy declined to specify Joey Porter Jr.'s status after conflicting reports on his injury designation.