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The Steelers reportedly offered two contracts to cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before their season kickoff, with the first described as insulting and the second still not meeting Porter’s terms, prompting trade speculation as negotiations head into the offseason; Porter is believed to seek top-tier pay (around $30 million per year) and the market for a deal or trade remains uncertain amid the team’s season‑long negotiation stance.
The Steelers are sticking to their policy of not negotiating new deals after Week 1 as cornerback Joey Porter Jr. enters a contract year with no clear offers on the table. ESPN has said it’s unlikely Porter will play vs. the Falcons, though some in the organization think he could blink. Porter must decide whether to play for about $3.9 million in 2026 to maximize leverage for 2027 or sit out to pressure a bigger payday, potentially via the franchise tag if no deal materializes.
Former NFL GM Doug Whaley floated a two-year bridge deal for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. as a compromise while negotiations stall and Porter ramps up for the season. With a rising cornerback market and Porter potentially not playing Week 1 without a new deal, the Steelers may prefer a shorter extension under $30 million per year, allowing Porter to test free agency before turning 30. Negotiations have been low-key and cordial so far, and a bridge could buy time while both sides seek a longer-term agreement.