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Steelers rule out Joey Porter Jr.; Jalen Ramsey hopes to play vs. Browns

  • On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out cornerback Joey Porter Jr. for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns, ending hopes for his season debut.
  • Although Porter participated fully in practice Monday and Tuesday, he was limited on Wednesday after reporting a back injury that had lingered since training camp.
  • Running back Rico Dowdle will miss the contest with a toe injury, while cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols remain questionable due to a broken wrist and concussion respectively.
  • Ramsey told reporters, "I'm going to try to , but I've got to be able to protect it," despite the wrist injury being real and affecting his availability.
  • These designations leave the Steelers thin at cornerback as they prepare for Thursday's Week 4 matchup against the Browns without Porter's availability.
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Steelers rule out Joey Porter Jr.; Jalen Ramsey hopes to play vs. Browns

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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