Pittsburgh Steelers fans are dying to have one question answered: Will Joey Porter Jr. play in 2026 despite the ugly contract drama that's plagued the team? Well, the talented cornerback didn't waste any time setting the record straight.
When asked by reporters if he'd play for the Steelers this season, addressing one of the biggest concerns surrounding his ongoing contract drama, Porter announced an encouraging update on if he'd return to action.
"Yeah, definitely," Porter said about playing in 2026.
Joey Porter Jr. on a deal not getting done by the deadline: “it didn’t get done. It didn’t happen. That’s really just old news for me now.” Asked if he sees himself playing at some point, Porter says, “yeah, definitely.” pic.twitter.com/ELxPKYPcKB
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) September 24, 2026
Porter didn't reveal when he'd be ready to suit up for the Steelers after missing the first two weeks of the 2026 season, but reports indicate the team is hopeful for his availability in Week 3's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
We at Steelers Wire will continue to monitor Porter's status closely before Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati, but even if the standout cornerback misses yet another game, it's promising that he's open to playing in 2026 under his rookie deal.
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