Porter Jr. Injury and Contract Fallout | NFL News

0:00On September 13th, alright, let's talk about the Steelers and some contract drama. It's looking like their young cornerback, Joey Porter Jr. might not be hitting the field today against the Falcons. He's been dealing with a back issue, and word on the street is, he's probably going to sit this one out. Now, this isn't just about a nagging injury. There's a bigger story brewing here. Porter and the Steelers haven't agreed on a new contract, and some folks are whispering that he could even be on the move via a trade. The team stands as they're not talking contract negotiations while the season is underway. Porter himself mentioned earlier this week that if he's sidelined, it's a combination of his back acting up and needing to get back into game shape after missing training camp. He hasn't explicitly said he's protesting his contract situation by sitting out, but you can bet some fans are going to connect those dots if he's not playing. He's entering the last year of his rookie deal, the one he signed back in 2023 after being drafted in the second round. This season, he sets a earn $3.9 million.

1:03Any team looking to trade for him would have to be ready to open their wallets and offer him a significant pay raise. So, it's a situation to keep an eye on. A talented player, a contract dispute, and a potential trade looming. We'll see how this all shakes out for both Porter and the Steelers as the season progresses. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.