Joey Porter Jr: what's going on
Here's the whole thing, in order.
👀 The 10-second version
- What happened
- Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on timeline for Porter's return
- Why we're talking about it
- It's the 7th development in a story that keeps moving.
- Remember this
- Joey Porter Jr is the name to hold onto here.
💬 Say this to him
“Wait — did you see that? Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on timeline for Porter's return.”
Next up: Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots, Sunday 5:00 PM
🧠 Sports, but in girl
Questionable
“Maybe. Ask us again Friday.”
An official injury designation meaning the team genuinely isn't sure yet whether he plays.
Franchise tag
“You're not leaving. Here's money. We'll talk next year.”
A contract mechanism that keeps a player one more season at a set salary instead of letting him sign elsewhere.
👥 The cast
Joey Porter Jr
Role not in our verified roster data
Basically the main character today.
Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on timeline for Porter's return
Meet the cast →Asante Samuel Jr
Role not in our verified roster data
Also in this episode.
Injury development in NFL involving Joey Porter Jr and Asante Samuel Jr (PIT).
Meet the cast →Cameron Heyward
Steelers DT
Also in this episode.
Contract news in NFL involving Joey Porter Jr and Cameron Heyward (PIT).
Meet the cast →🎬 Previously on Joey Porter Jr: what's going on…
Ep. 1 · Sep 1
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. on playing without deal: 'I don't know'
Ep. 2 · Sep 9
Contract news in NFL involving Joey Porter Jr and Cameron Heyward (PIT).
Ep. 3 · Sep 11
Injury development in NFL involving Joey Porter Jr and Asante Samuel Jr (PIT).
Ep. 4 · Sep 13
Injury development in NFL involving Joey Porter Jr (PIT).
Ep. 5 · Sep 14
What comes next with Joey Porter Jr.?
Today · Sep 14
Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on timeline for Porter's return
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The receipts 🧾
Where each fact came from. You don't need to read these — they're proof, not homework.
- ReportedMon, Aug 31, 8:18 PM · 17d ago
Steelers won't negotiate with CB Joey Porter Jr. during season
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedTue, Sep 1, 9:59 PM · 15d ago
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. on playing without deal: 'I don't know'
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Sep 9, 8:27 PM · 8d ago
Steelers' Cam Heyward not a fan of NFL's 'stupid' franchise tag
ESPN · view original report ↗ - DevelopingFri, Sep 11, 8:04 PM · 6d ago
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. questionable for opener vs. Falcons
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedSun, Sep 13, 3:41 PM · 4d ago
Joey Porter Jr. out for Week 1 amid uncertain Steelers future
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedMon, Sep 14, 3:51 AM · 3d ago
What comes next with Joey Porter Jr.?
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedMon, Sep 14, 9:26 PM · 2d ago
Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on timeline for Porter's return
ESPN · view original report ↗