Porter Jr. Back, Contract Stalled | NFL News

Joey Porter Jr. is back at Steelers practice after a back issue, but his contract standoff with the front office is heating up as he enters his final year of his rookie deal. He believes he’s among the league’s elite cornerbacks and deserves top-tier pay, but talks remain stalled. GM wants him to stay long-term, while Porter admits navigating the business side is tough — though he’s grateful for team support. Veterans like Jalen Ramsey are urging Pittsburgh to pay up, and Coach McCarthy confirms negotiations are deadlocked. With the season opener near, Porter’s focus is on preparation, not pressure — echoing past Steelers stars like T.J. Watt who got big deals right before kickoff. He’s happy teammates like Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington got extensions, and while he’s aware of the offseason deadline, he’s not setting a timeline — just staying ready to play.

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