# Steelers rework offensive line without Porter

> Steelers shift offensive line as Porter Jr. stays out.
- Title: Steelers rework offensive line without Porter · NBC Sports
- Summary: Steelers shift offensive line as Porter Jr. stays out. Steelers will play with Max Iheanachor at right tackle and Brock Hoffman at right guard after Joey…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/joey-porter-jr-out-again-steelers-revamp-right-side-of-offensive-line
- Published: 2026-09-27T15:47:25.036+00:00
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- Topics: steelers, joey porter jr, pittsburgh steelers, offensive line, max iheanachor, brock hoffman, nfl, cornerback, injury report, physically unable to perform, sports
## Porter Jr. inactive
Joey Porter Jr. remains inactive for the third straight week.
## Conditioning listed
Conditioning was the reason for his inclusion on the injury report this week.
## Back injury cleared
Porter is no longer listed with the back injury that kept him on the physically unable to perform list all summer.
## Trade chatter grows
Porter was looking for a new contract heading into the season and the Steelers’ reluctance to give him one has given rise to thoughts they could move him.
## Offensive line changes
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the Steelers are making changes to the right side of their offensive line for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
## New starting lineup
First-round pick Max Iheanachor will start at right tackle with Brock Hoffman at right guard.
## Key takeaway

Steelers will play with Max Iheanachor at right tackle and Brock Hoffman at right guard after Joey Porter Jr. remains inactive for the third straight week.