Steelers' Joey Porter: Questionable to return Sunday
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Porter (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
The cornerback made three tackles (two solo) before exiting. James Pierre should be the next man up at corner for the Steelers.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Another muted outing
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Porter posted three tackles (one solo) and one pass defense during the Steelers' 34-12 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Sunday was an improved outing for Porter (from a fantasy perspective) compared to his zero-tackle performance against the Chargers in Week 10. He's logged three tackles or less in three of his last four games, but he's also recorded at least one pass defense in each of the Steelers' six games since the Week 5 bye. Over that span, Porter has posted 24 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 11 pass defenses (one interception).
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Quiet night in Week 10 loss
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Porter logged zero tackles and a pass defense during the Steelers' 25-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Sunday marked the first time since Week 18 of the 2023 season that Porter failed to record a tackle. The third-year corner has 22 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 10 pass defenses (one interception) through six regular-season games.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Healthy coming off bye
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Porter (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter hasn't suited up for a regular-season game since Week 1, but he appears to have emerged from Pittsburgh's bye in Week 5 fully healthy. The starting cornerback looks set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Browns. That will provide a notable boost for the Steelers' secondary, especially if Jalen Ramsey (hamstring), who is not practicing Wednesday, is unable to play or has his snaps managed.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Sitting out in Ireland
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Porter (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings in Dublin, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Porter will miss his third straight game due to the hamstring injury, which had limited him in practice throughout Week 4 prep. With Porter sidelined again, the Steelers will likely go with Brandin Echols as their slot cornerback, while Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay serve as Pittsburgh's primary options on the outside.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Questionable for Week 4
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Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Porter has missed the Steelers' last two games after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 1 win over the Jets. However, he practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. If Porter is able to return in Week 4, he's expected to start opposite Jalen Ramsey to form Pittsburgh's top outside cornerback duo.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Not practicing Wednesday
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Porter (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Porter was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets early after he picked up a hamstring issue, and now his availability for Week 2 is in doubt. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up versus the Seahawks.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Plays nine snaps Thursday
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Porter (hand) played nine defensive snaps during Thursday's preseason win over the Panthers.
Porter had and the first-team defense had their reps limited Thursday, so he and fellow starting cornerbacks Darius Slay (ankle) and Jalen Ramsey were all limited to just nine snaps. That activity confirms, though, that Porter has fully recovered from the hand injury that hampered him earlier in training camp. Pittsburgh's secondary unit looks like one of the best in the league and is slated to enter Week 1 against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 7 in good health.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Returns in limited capacity
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Porter (hand) participated in Tuesday's training camp practice as a limited participant, Chris Ward of Steelers Now reports.
Porter missed the last three practices due to a hand injury, but he was cleared to wear pads Tuesday and participate in individual drills. Given that he doesn't have the green light to work in team drills, the 2023 second-rounder is trending toward being sidelined for the Steelers' preseason opener against the Jaguars on Saturday. The absences of Porter and Cory Trice (hamstring) have given Brandin Echols and Beanie Bishop the opportunity to rotate in with the first-team defense alongside Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Sits out practice Friday
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Porter was held out of practice Friday due to an undisclosed issue, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter was present at practice but was in street clothes, per Pryor. The specific reason for his absence hasn't been shared, but he was running around Friday and doesn't appear to be dealing with anything serious, according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Will play against Cincinnati
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Porter (knee) carries no injury designation into Saturday's regular-season finale against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a knee injury, but he'll be good to go for Saturday's AFC North showdown after ending the week with consecutive limited practices. In his seven games since the Steelers' Week 9 bye, Porter has logged 31 tackles (25 solo) and three pass defenses. Porter's return is timely, as Donte Jackson is listed as questionable due to a back injury.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Returns Sunday
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Porter (calf) has returned to Saturday's game against the Ravens, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Porter left with a calf injury in the first half but is back on the field for the third quarter. The 2023 second-round pick will move back into his role as one of the top cornerbacks for Pittsburgh.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Picks of Prescott in Week 5
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Porter logged four tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Dallas.
Porter snagged his first interception of the season Sunday and the second of his career. He picked off Dak Prescott on a pass intended for Jalen Tolbert early in the fourth quarter, which led to a six-yard touchdown pass from Justin Fields to Pat Freiermuth 12 plays later. Porter has played nearly every defensive snap through the first five games of the regular season and has accumulated 17 tackles (12 solo), three passes defended and one interception over that span.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Concussed during wild-card game
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Porter suffered a concussion during Monday's wild-card contest against Buffalo and has been ruled out from returning, Steelers senior director of communications Burt Lauten reports.
Porter was hurt during the third quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return but has since been ruled out. He finished the wild-card game with two tackles (both solo).
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Questionable for Sunday vs. Jaguars
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Porter (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Porter is in danger of missing his first game of the season in Week 8 as he nurses a calf injury. If he can't go Sunday, Chandon Sullivan would probably see an uptick in snaps at corner.
