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NFL·INJURY·September 30, 2026 03:14 PM ET

Steelers rule out Joey Porter Jr. for Thursday vs. Browns

Back issue sidelines corner after limited practice

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Steelers have ruled out CB Joey Porter Jr. is for Thursday night’s game vs. the Browns due to his back issue. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Pittsburgh listed Joey Porter Jr. out with a back issue for Thursday night against Cleveland. He practiced in limited fashion ahead of the designation.

Why it matters: The absence removes a regular boundary corner from the Thursday plan against Cleveland. It lands with Porter unsigned beyond his rookie deal and subject to trade calls entering Week 4.

By the numbers: Porter: 52 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception in 14 games in 2025. Drafted No. 32 overall in 2023 out of Penn State.

What to watch: Watch game-night inactives for the replacement starter and the next practice report for availability.

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