Porter Jr. Back, Contract Pending | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. So, Joey Porter Jr., the cornerback for the Steelers, is back on the practice field after being on the PUP list. This is a big deal because he's still in contract negotiations with the team. They're waiting to see what he brings to the table this season before they commit to a long term deal. The new head coach, Mike McCarthy, is trying to shake things up with the offense, but he knows how important defense is to Pittsburgh. Even with Porter Jr. back, his starting spot isn't 100% locked in for week one, especially with his contract situation still up in the inner. Porter Jr. himself, son of a Steelers legend, is just happy to be back out there playing football. He's been working to get the rust off, and you can tell he's eager to get back into the game, even with the contract talks ongoing. It's still uncertain, if he'll be ready to play in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13th.

1:00The team wants to evaluate him on the field, and he's looking for that contract security. Ultimately, both sides seem to be on the same page about getting him back on the field for now. Hopefully, this partnership works out for the whole season, and they can find a way to get that contract finalized.