Steelers rule Joey Porter Jr. out vs. Patriots as back issue lingers amid stalled contract talks

Joey Porter Jr., a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been sidelined due to a back issue. He missed the team's first game and remained inactive heading into Week 2 against the Patriots. His absence coincides with stalled contract negotiations between the player and the team. The Steelers coach has declined to discuss details about either the injury or the contract talks.

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Sep 13Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger
  2. Sep 14Steelers Week 1 analysis: Joey Porter Jr.'s absence wasn’t felt on Sunday, but it could be soon
  3. Sep 14McCarthy stays vague as Steelers sit Joey Porter Jr. amid back rehab, contract limbo
  4. Sep 17Joey Porter Jr. leaves practice early, further clouding what happens with the Steelers cornerback
  5. Sep 18Steelers rule Joey Porter Jr. out vs. Patriots as back issue lingers amid stalled contract talks

Who covered each development

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Last development · Sep 18 — Steelers rule Joey Porter Jr. out vs. Patriots as back issue lingers amid stalled contract talks

How each side is putting it

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 11d ago

Steelers rule Joey Porter Jr. out vs. Patriots as back issue lingers amid stalled contract talks

Ran by 2 outlets· The Dominion Post, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Dominion PostLean Left· 14d ago

McCarthy stays vague as Steelers sit Joey Porter Jr. amid back rehab, contract limbo

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 15d ago

McCarthy stays vague as Steelers sit Joey Porter Jr. amid back rehab, contract limbo

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· The Dominion Post, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Dominion PostLean Left· 15d ago

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 16d ago

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 16d ago

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. faces uncertain future as trade speculation grows before opener

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 16d ago

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. faces uncertain future as trade speculation grows before opener

Center

3 viewpoints
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· 12d ago

Joey Porter Jr. leaves practice early, further clouding what happens with the Steelers cornerback

NewsweekCenter· 14d ago

Insider Names Top 2 Teams to Watch for Joey Porter Jr Trade

NewsweekCenter· 14d ago

Steelers Have New 'Concern' Emerge on Joey Porter Jr

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· 15d ago

Steelers Week 1 analysis: Joey Porter Jr.'s absence wasn’t felt on Sunday, but it could be soon

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 16d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger

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New York PostLean Right· 11d ago

The Steelers sticking point at the center of Joey Porter Jr. contract drama

TribliveLean Right· 12d ago

Joey Porter Jr. leaves Steelers practice with trainer, ‘back’ injury again listed on injury report

TribliveLean Right· 15d ago

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy ‘would expect’ Joey Porter Jr. to play when ramped up physically

TribliveLean Right· 16d ago

Joey Porter Jr. won’t play in Steelers’ season opener as contract talks apparently fail

New York PostLean Right· 16d ago

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. could be traded as contract standoff lingers — and he’s out Week 1