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

Back issue sidelines corner after limited practice

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-30T19:05:21.506551+00:00

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