Joey Porter Jr.: I don’t know if I’ll play Week One without a new contract
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has raised doubts about his availability for the upcoming NFL season.
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The story so far
Joey Porter Jr. has not committed to playing in the first week of the NFL season. He was recently activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list. He has not signed a new contract.
He has not ruled out playing without one. The uncertainty comes as the Steelers prepare for their first game. Porter Jr. has not specified what his demands are.
He has not said what he will do if he does not get a new contract.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 3h ago.
Sources (13)
- Joey Porter Jr. Named One Of CBS Sports’ Preseason Losers Amid Contract Stalemate Steelers Depot · 6h ago
- Steelers GM Omar Khan: We hope Joey Porter Jr. finishes his career here NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. returns to practice but remains noncommittal about his playing status Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 6h ago
- Joey Porter Jr. practices with Steelers but won't commit to Week 1 DK Pittsburgh Sports · 6h ago
- Steelers Blog: Back to work Steelers.com · 6h ago
- Joey Porter Jr. Addresses Steelers Contract Talks on Video Amid NFL Trade Rumors, 'It's Been Tough' Bleacher Report · 6h ago
- Steelers won't negotiate with CB Joey Porter Jr. during season ESPN · 6h ago
- Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. noncommittal to playing week 1 'The NFL Report' Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. leaves door open to sit out season opener without new deal nfl.com · 6h ago
- Steelers' moves include activation of Joey Porter Jr. from PUP Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Will Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. play without a new contract? ‘For sure… maybe’ The New York Times · 6h ago
- Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. on playing without deal: 'I don't know' ESPN · 6h ago
- Joey Porter Jr.: I don’t know if I’ll play Week One without a new contract NBC Sports · 6h ago
The obvious questions
Has Joey Porter Jr. been cleared to play?
Yes, he was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.
What is Joey Porter Jr.'s current contract status?
He has not signed a new contract.
What has Joey Porter Jr. said about playing without a new contract?
He has not ruled out playing without a new contract.
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