Porter Jr. Back But Contract Unclear | NFL News

0:00September 1st, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. So the Steelers inked a few guys from their 2023 draft class to new deals this off-season, handing out some serious cash. But here's the kicker. Arguably the most impactful player from that draft, Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wasn't part of that extension wave. He was sideline this summer, dealing with a back issue, and it seems negotiating his own contract in a pretty heated cornerback market. Porter just got activated off the physically unable to perform list and hit the practice field for the first time on Sunday. When the media asked him if he'd be ready for week one against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13th, without a new deal, his answer was a bit. Merke, he said he didn't know and then added a hesitant, yeah, for sure maybe, when asked if he'd play if he was healthy. He's currently in the final year of his rookie contract, and the pressure is on. We saw Devon with a spoon over in Seattle, said a new benchmark for Cornerbacks, landing

1:03an extension averaging $33 million per year. That kind of money is definitely on Porter's mind as he navigates this situation. Head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned that Porter is still ramping up, his activity after his time on the PUP list. Porter himself stated he's working to get back to full strength and can't really speak to future plans right now, but he was out there running with. The team. It's a tense situation as the season opener approaches. Porter's a key player, and his contract status is definitely a storyline to watch as the Steelers gear up for their first game.