NFL just gave the Pittsburgh Steelers the leverage they need in negotiations surrounding Joey Porter Jr.'s future contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter reportedly remain separated when it comes to the terms of a long-term extension in Pittsburgh. Well, the rest of the NFL may have just helped the Steelers make their case.
Nov 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) reacts on the field against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter reportedly remain separated when it comes to the terms of a long-term extension in Pittsburgh.
Well, the rest of the NFL may have just helped the Steelers make their case. The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have needed additional ammunition in their ongoing contract negotiations with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., but they just received some from the rest of the league.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler released his latest top 10 positional rankings for NFL corners, compiled from votes and evaluations by NFL personnel, executives, coaches, and scouts across the league. Porter did not crack the top 10. He landed as an honorable mention.
That distinction matters, and it matters right now. The Steelers and Porter remain at an impasse over a long-term extension. Porter wants elite corner money, something north of $24 million or $25 million annually, pushing into the $25 million to $30 million range.
Pittsburgh, from what we’ve gathered, values him closer to the $20 million range. If the rest of the NFL doesn’t even view Porter as a top 10 player at his position, the Steelers suddenly have firmer ground to stand on in those discussions.Joey Porter Jr.
2025 stats 52 total tackles. 1 sack. 1 interception.
What the league thinks of Joey Porter Jr.An NFC defensive coach offered Fowler a strong evaluation of Porter despite the ranking: “He takes all the stress off the pass defense. He matches the best receiver in man coverage, and teams roll away from him in zone.”
Nothing out of the ordinary there. We know how good Porter has been for Pittsburgh. We know he overcame the early-career concerns about holding penalties, pass interference calls, and being unsure as a tackler.
He transformed himself into one of the better pure cover corners i
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