What happened: Pittsburgh has neither made nor received any serious trade inquiries for Joey Porter Jr. as his contract standoff carries into the season, per ESPN. The gap is tied to both Porter's contract valuation and his push for guarantees beyond the first year.

Why it matters: That leaves the Steelers trying to resolve a dispute while Porter remains out of the lineup, extending Joey Porter Jr.'s uncertain Steelers status into another game week. It also suggests rival clubs have not been willing to meet both Porter's contract terms and Pittsburgh's reported trade price.

What to watch: Watch whether Porter is again inactive Sunday and whether Pittsburgh shifts either its asking price or its guarantee structure. Movement on either front would be the clearest sign the stalemate is changing.