Jalen Ramsey Sends Message to Steelers on Teammate's Contract Talks
Summary
Jalen Ramsey, a Pro Bowl cornerback, urged the Pittsburgh Steelers to pay his teammate Joey Porter Jr. during ongoing contract talks. Porter Jr. has been on the physically unable to perform list due to a back injury but is seen as a key player for the Steelers' defense.Key Facts
- The Steelers are negotiating a contract extension with Joey Porter Jr.
- Jalen Ramsey publicly supports Porter Jr. getting paid fairly.
- Porter Jr. injured his back during a team workout and has not practiced since training camp started.
- Ramsey was recently activated off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
- Porter Jr. played 14 games last season, recording 17 assisted tackles, one interception, 14 passes defended, and one sack.
- The Steelers had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season, especially against passing yards.
- The Steelers earned a Wild Card spot last season but advanced due to a missed field goal by the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Steelers’ preseason continues with a game against the Buffalo Bills on August 27, and the regular season starts September 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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