Porter Jr. Extension Expected: Five-Year Deal Near $60M Guaranteed

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly predicts Joey Porter Jr. will sign a five-year extension close to $30M average annual value, with about $60M guaranteed (likely first two years fully guaranteed). The structure would add four years’ worth of new money to the end of his rookie deal, mirroring how Pittsburgh has handled other key extensions and following a pattern seen with players like Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Heyward. A deal is expected before Sept. 13 as the team strives to draft, develop, and retain talent.