Assuming the Steelers stick to their policy of not negotiating with a player after the start of a regular season, Porter may have to demand a trade to receive his desired extension before he next takes the field.

After missing Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, the Pittsburgh Steelers were hoping that Joey Porter Jr. could be on the field for Week 2. Porter returned to practice this week

Questions about the future of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. intensified Sunday after ESPN reported that an early-season trade remains a possibility while the former Penn State standout continues to seek a new contract.

A pair of starters were on the first league-mandated injury report of the week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Left tackle Troy Fautanu did not participate and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was limited during Wednesday’s practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, some within the Steelers believe that cornerback Joey Porter Jr. might suit up against the Falcons

The New England Patriots' first injury report ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers has been released.