Steelers Defense Key Questions | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, let's talk Steelers. They're gearing up for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. The big buzz around the team is the health and contract status of some key defensive players. Specifically, we're looking at Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter, Jr. Ramsey seems to be good to go, saying he's 100% and ready for Sunday. That's a solid piece of news for the defense. Now, Joey Porter, Jr. situation is a bit more complex. He's been getting some individual work in, but his contract talks are still up in the air. If he and the Steelers care reaching agreement before the season kicks off, those negotiations will be put on hold until after the season wraps up. That leaves Porter, Jr. with a big decision to make about playing out his rookie contract or sitting out. So, keep an eye on that situation as Sunday gets closer. It's a significant storyline for the Steelers' defense heading into the new year.