The 1 Move Steelers Need to Make Before 2026 Season Kicks Off
Summary
ESPN said the Pittsburgh Steelers should re-sign cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before the 2026 NFL season. They warned the Steelers not to pay him as much as the top five defensive backs in the league, even though Porter is a talented player.Key Facts
- Joey Porter Jr. is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He was picked in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.
- Porter is nearing the end of his rookie contract, which has no fifth-year option.
- ESPN recommends the Steelers sign him to a new deal now.
- Porter ranked 10th in the NFL last season using a coverage performance metric called DVOA.
- ESPN says Porter might want a very high salary like the top five cornerbacks but likely does not deserve that much yet.
- The top cornerbacks recently signed deals around $120 million for four years.
- Steelers should offer Porter a contract that is less than those top deals but still keeps him on the team.
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