Steelers coach Mike McCarthy says club is at a contract impasse with cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Porter is on the physically unable to perform list after a back issue flared during a mobility test, and he wants a new deal.
- Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Monday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter are at an "impasse" regarding a contract extension as the cornerback remains sidelined during training camp.
- Porter remains on the PUP list with a back issue while seeking a new deal in the final season of his four-year contract signed after being drafted second-round in 2023.
- The 26-year cornerback recorded 52 tackles and 14 passes defensed in 2025, establishing himself as a "lead" player deserving significant compensation amid a heated cornerback market.
- McCarthy expressed a strong desire to coach Porter despite NFL trade rumors, stating "I would love the opportunity to coach Joey Porter," while acknowledging the challenge of balancing business with football.
- With the Steelers maintaining a policy against negotiating contracts after the season begins, the organization faces a tight deadline before the opening kickoff against Atlanta on Sept 13.
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Mike McCarthy admits the truth about Steelers’ contract talks with Joey Porter Jr.
PITTSBURGH -- As the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continue to talk, there remains little movement on getting an extension done. Porter remains on the physically unable to perform list with a back injury, but head coach Mike McCarthy noted his absence is largely due to his contract issues.
Mike McCarthy: Steelers at contract ‘impasse’ with CB Joey Porter Jr.
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Pittsburgh Steelers react to contract standoff with star player
Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn ImagesThe Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off the 2026 season against the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, the franchise is also at an “impasse” with one of the defense’s most important pieces, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. Star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is seeking a co…
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