Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Breaks Silence on Joey Porter Jr's Contract Drama
Summary
Joey Porter Jr., a top young cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has not yet agreed to a new contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said the team and Porter are at a standstill in negotiations, and Porter has not joined practice during training camp while waiting for a new deal.Key Facts
- Joey Porter Jr. was the Steelers' second-round draft pick in 2023.
- He is seen as one of the best cornerbacks and finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2023.
- Porter has not allowed a touchdown since Week 8 of his rookie season.
- He has 165 tackles, 31 pass breakups, and 3 interceptions over three seasons with the Steelers.
- Coach Mike McCarthy said the team and Porter are at an "impasse" over a new contract.
- Porter has not participated in training camp practices while negotiating.
- Other top cornerbacks from the 2023 draft, like Devon Witherspoon, have secured large contracts recently.
- The Steelers may need to pay Porter more or risk trading him before the season starts in about two weeks.
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