Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Trade Rumors Quelled by Insider
Summary
Joey Porter Jr., a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, has been rumored to be traded, but reports say there is little interest from other teams and the Steelers are not willing to trade him unless they receive an exceptional offer. Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract and contract talks have not advanced, with his salary demands reportedly high compared to top players in his position.Key Facts
- Joey Porter Jr. plays cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He was drafted in the second round in 2023 and is entering the last year of his rookie deal.
- There are rumors about him being traded, but no other teams have shown interest.
- The Steelers will only consider trading him if they get a very high offer, like two first-round draft picks.
- Porter is currently the top cornerback on the Steelers’ defense, paired with Jamel Dean.
- He may be asking for a salary near or above $33 million per year, which is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL now.
- The Steelers have large contracts committed to key players, making it difficult to meet Porter's salary demands.
- The situation may develop more in the coming weeks.
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