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Joey Porter Jr. Fantasy Stats

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CB #24

Out - Conditioning
Height / Weight 6'2"  /  193 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 26, 2000 (26)
Experience 4 seasons
Drafted 2023 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #32 (Steelers)
College Penn State

Season Stats

TACKLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD
2023PIT173.051.03210100101000
2024PIT164.673.5531720071000
2025PIT144.562.53517010141000
Career 47 4.0 187.0 120 44 3 1 0 31 3 0 0 0

Game Log

TACKLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD
Week 1Sep 7, 2025PITNYJ1.01000000000
Week 6Oct 12, 2025PITCLE5.52300020000
Week 7Oct 16, 2025PITCIN7.05000020000
Week 8Oct 26, 2025PITGB4.03000010000
Week 9Nov 2, 2025PITIND16.06201041000
Week 10Nov 9, 2025PITLAC1.00000010000
Week 11Nov 16, 2025PITCIN3.01200010000
Week 12Nov 23, 2025PITCHI2.52100000000
Week 13Nov 30, 2025PITBUF7.06200000000
Week 14Dec 7, 2025PITBAL4.53100010000
Week 15Dec 15, 2025PITMIA1.01000000000
Week 16Dec 21, 2025PITDET7.04200020000
Week 17Dec 28, 2025PITCLE2.51300000000
Week 18Jan 4, 2026PITBAL0.50100000000

Joey Porter Jr. News

Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Cowboys, Lions Inquire on Trade for Joey Porter Jr.

The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions are among several teams that "have begun making inquiries" on a potential trade for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (undisclosed), according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Porter and the Steelers had previously engaged in extension talks, but those came to an end when Week 1 arrived and a new deal still wasn't in place. Pittsburgh intends to uphold its policy against having contract negotiations during the season, leaving Porter on the trade market as the regular season continues. Dallas and Detroit have two of the worst secondaries in football, so it's no surprise that they're interested in Porter, who tallied 52 tackles, one sack, and one interception across 14 games last year. With that being said, Porter has yet to play this season and is questionable for Week 3 with an undisclosed issue.
21 hours ago   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Denies Trade Request, Second-Opinion Report

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) denied two reports surrounding his situation Thursday. According to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, Porter said he is not seeking a second opinion on his back and did not request a trade from Pittsburgh. Porter has missed the Steelers' first two games after spending much of the summer dealing with the back issue. He was limited in Wednesday's practice, but Pittsburgh listed him as non-injury related/conditioning rather than with the back. The contract situation between Porter and the Steelers has added plenty of noise around his absence, which is why both denials are notable. For now, the football question is whether Porter can get through the rest of the week and make his season debut Sunday against Cincinnati.
3 days ago   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Inactive Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, according to the team. Porter was ruled out Friday after dealing with conditioning and back issues during the week and will miss his second straight game. Asante Samuel Jr. should remain heavily involved in the secondary after playing in Porter's absence last week. Pittsburgh also elevated defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad Saturday to provide additional depth.
7 days ago   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. May Never Play for Steelers Again

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) was inactive in the team's season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons last weekend, but his future with the organization is in question after the two sides failed to agree to a contract extension before the start of the 2026 regular season, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor and Jeremy Fowler. The 26-year-old was put on the Physically Unable to Perform list this summer and missed all of training camp with an aggravated back injury that he reported in late July. Porter was listed as limited on Wednesday for conditioning purposes, but he was back to being listed with a back injury on Thursday. Head coach Mike McCarthy has declined to give specifics on Porter's timeline or availability for Week 2 against the New England Patriots. "I don't know if he ever puts on a Steelers uniform again," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. There has been a significant difference between the Steelers' view of Porter's value and how he views himself. The Steelers' organizational precedent that does not fully guarantee a large portion of the contract was considered a sizable hurdle. The emergence of defensive back Asante Samuel Jr. has not helped Porter's case. He could remain out indefinitely with his back injury.
Sep 18   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Officially Inactive for Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Porter had been listed as questionable, but he was trending in the wrong direction ahead of kickoff. The 26-year-old has been the topic of many headlines in recent months due to injury and contract negotiations. Porter should get back onto the field when he's healthy again, but the impasse in extension talks is certainly something to consider. The Steelers won't extend him in-season, so he'll either play out his contract year or be traded somewhere else early in the season. As long as he's sidelined, veteran cornerbacks Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., and Jalen Ramsey will handle more snaps on defense.
Sep 13   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Unlikely to Play in Sunday's Season Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Porter had been listed as questionable, but his status appears to be trending in the wrong direction with kickoff just four hours away. Beyond the injury, there's also a potential trade factor to consider here. Porter previously requested a trade due to unresolved extension negotiations, and given that the Steelers don't sign extensions in-season, Porter could be dealt within the next few weeks. In fact, Rapoport and Schefter report an "early-season trade is very possible," while noting that the Steelers have yet to receive a trade offer they feel comfortable accepting. In the short-term, his absence should lead to a bigger defensive role for veterans Jamel Dean, Jalen Ramsey, and Asante Samuel Jr. They'll be going up against a Falcons offense led by third-string quarterback Cooper Rush.
Sep 13   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Questionable to Suit Up in Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's Week 1 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan. Porter might be up in the air to suit up this weekend, but he should have a pretty good shot at being active after taking part in three limited practices during the week. The 26-year-old was out for much of training camp this summer after starting on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Porter is also in the final hours of the team's negotiating window as the two sides try to work out an extension stalemate that has lasted throughout the offseason. If Porter is unable to go this weekend as he and the team continue to work on an extension, Asante Samuel Jr. would be the next man up on the Steelers' depth chart. Realistically, the Steelers probably do not need Porter in their Week 1 matchup against backup quarterback Cooper Rush.
Sep 11   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Expected to be Active in Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday that the team is healthy and there is not anyone that he expects to have trouble playing on Sunday in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, which includes defensive back Joey Porter Jr., according to Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live. It is good news for Pittsburgh's defense as they head into a favorable Week 1 matchup against Atlanta and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The 26-year-old Porter started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a back injury and missed all of the preseason while also seeking a new contract. He has been involved in trade rumors since he and the Steelers have not agreed on an extension, but at least for now, it looks like Porter will stick with the team for the season opener this weekend. The former second-rounder from Penn State had 52 tackles (35 solo), his first career sack, an interception, and 14 pass breakups in 14 starts for the Steelers in his third year in the NFL in 2025.
Sep 7   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Steelers Won't Negotiate with Joey Porter Jr. During Regular Season

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan said that the team will not hold contract extension negotiations with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) during the regular season, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. When asked whether he would play without a deal getting done, Porter Jr. said, "I don't know," per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. A second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract with Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old has established himself as the Steelers' top cornerback, recording 120 solo tackles, 31 passes defensed, and three interceptions across 47 career games (41 starts). While the Steelers and Porter Jr. still have time to work out a deal before Week 1, his contract status and availability to Pittsburgh are worth monitoring extra closely now that the calendar has flipped to September.
Sep 1   
Joey Porter Jr.  • CB  •  Steelers

Joey Porter Jr. Activated From PUP List

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) has been activated from the PUP list and is officially on the team's initial 53-man roster. Porter missed all of training camp, and prior to suffering the injury, he had been seeking a new contract. It's unclear whether those talks will continue into the regular season, but the good news is that it doesn't seem like Porter has any plans to let his contract status impact his availability. He should be on the field for the Steelers' season opener against the Falcons on September 13, lining up alongside fellow projected starting cornerbacks Jamel Dean and Jalen Ramsey.
Aug 30   
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