The Pittsburgh Steelers’ window to lock down star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. with a contract extension is slamming shut, and fast. With the season kicking off in just two days, the clock is absolutely ticking for the Steelers to get something done.
The Clock’s Ticking and Porter’s Not Feeling It
Listen, the Steelers have a pretty firm policy: they do not negotiate contracts once the season starts. That’s it. Period. And from what we’re hearing, that rule isn’t bending for Joey Porter Jr., no matter how big of a playmaker he is. Porter himself just spoke to the media on Friday, and he was completely honest about his optimism for an extension. When asked straight up, his reply was a gut punch: “No, not really,” Porter told Nick Farabaugh. He didn’t mince words, adding, “I mean, at this point… the clock’s ticking. So it is what it is at this point. We’re gonna be prepared regardless of the situation and we’re gonna play ball.” That’s a player ready to take the field, but maybe not thrilled about his off-field situation.
Down to the Wire, Again?
Now, if you follow the Steelers, you know they’re no strangers to this kind of eleventh-hour drama. They absolutely love taking contract negotiations right down to the wire. Just last season, they managed to rework Cam Heyward’s deal on September 6, basically a last-second play call. So, it’s not like they haven’t pulled off miracles before. But this situation with Porter feels different, with his own words indicating a real lack of progress. If they truly want to get an extension done with Porter before that season opener, it has to come together incredibly quickly. We’re talking hours, not days.
This is it. Two days left until the season starts, and the Steelers are staring down a huge contract decision with Joey Porter Jr. Will they pull off another last-minute stunner and get him locked in? Or will Porter play out the year with a massive cloud hanging over his head? We’re about to find out how this high-stakes game of chicken ends.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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