Steelers' Contract Rule Creates Urgency | NFL News

The Steelers are racing against time to finalize a contract with star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before the season opener, trapped by an outdated team policy that bans negotiations once the regular season starts. Critics call it a self-inflicted handicap, arguing modern athletes can handle contracts without performance dips — and that clinging to tradition is costing them flexibility with a franchise cornerstone. With little room for error, the clock is ticking on what could become a costly misstep in an era where adaptability matters more than ever.

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