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Steelers at impasse with Joey Porter Jr. contract extension

8/25/2026

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Porter Contract Stalemate

Coach Mike McCarthy says the Steelers are at an impasse with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. over a contract extension.
Porter is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after an injury flared during a mobility test.
He has not practiced in camp, doing only individual drills and watching from the sideline.
Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Queen urged the Steelers to pay Porter for Week 1 vs Atlanta on Sept. 13.

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Rodgers Defends Fauci

Aaron Rodgers sat down with USA TODAY Sports’ Jarrett Bell at Steelers training camp on Aug 24 2026.
He explained why he continues to stand by his earlier remarks about Dr. Fauci.
Rodgers addressed criticism of ESPN’s coverage of his statements.
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Porter Contract Stalemate

Coach Mike McCarthy says the Steelers are at an impasse with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. over a contract extension.
Porter is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after an injury flared during a mobility test.
He has not practiced in camp, doing only individual drills and watching from the sideline.
Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Queen urged the Steelers to pay Porter for Week 1 vs Atlanta on Sept. 13.

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