Joey Porter Jr Contract Talks | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Alright, so the Steelers are back on the field, getting that roster sorted and the practice quite locked in. But the real buzz? It's around Joey Porter Jr. and his contract talks. He drops some real talk when the media asks him about getting a deal done. Porter Jr. basically said folks can hope and think all they want, but ultimately it's on the front office to make the moves. He made it clear he hasn't put any pressure on them with deadlines and he clarified that his back injury was the reason he was on the PUP list. Not stuff. Contract stuff. He also less slipped that it's been a real challenge not to take this whole negotiation process personally. You can imagine man, when your future is on the line, it's tough to keep that emotional distance. He did mention his back is feeling a lot better now, getting back to where it needs to be. That's good news for him and the team, no doubt. So, while the team is getting ready, the contract situation with Porter Jr. is still a major storyline to watch. It's all about what the front office decides

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