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The Steelers and 2023 first‑round pick Joey Porter Jr. are stuck in a contract impasse; Porter has not practiced and remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list, leaving the team to decide how to handle the stalemate as Week 1 approaches.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said talks with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are at an impasse as both sides try to finalize a new contract, with Porter on the physically unable to perform list due to a back issue ahead of the season opener versus Atlanta. Porter, the 2023 second‑round pick, is coming off his best season and remains unsigned as the quarterback market heats up; veteran Jalen Ramsey and rookie Max Iheanachor returned to practice during camp, underscoring Pittsburgh’s need to have Porter in the fold before Week 1.