The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t get a new deal done with Joey Porter Jr. before the 2026 season kicked off, which means the star cornerback has totally shifted his focus. Forget the money, his mind is 100 percent on getting healthy from a nagging back injury.
Old News, New Focus
Porter didn’t mince words when reporters pressed him about the contract situation. “It didn’t get done,” he told them Thursday. “It didn’t happen. That’s really just old news for me now.” You gotta respect that kind of laser focus. He’s not dwelling on what could have been. Instead, his entire energy is on the path back to the field, telling everyone he’s “mainly just focusing on what I have ahead of me and getting back to 100 percent.” That’s the kind of attitude you need when things don’t go your way off the field.
The Road Back to 100 Percent
This back injury is clearly the big story now. Porter is sidelined, but he’s staying optimistic, stating he “definitely” sees himself playing at some point this season. That’s huge for the Steelers, who need their playmakers healthy. And if anyone thought this contract talk created some bad blood, teammate DeShon Elliott quickly voiced support when Porter was asked if there was any type of rift with the team. It sounds like the locker room is solid, which is what you need when a key player is battling back from an injury.
So, while the contract talks are in the rearview mirror, all eyes are on Porter’s recovery. We’re all waiting to see him back on that field, getting after it. Here’s hoping he truly gets back to 100 percent and we see him make an impact this season.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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