The Pittsburgh Steelers just dropped their initial regular season depth chart, and there’s one listing that absolutely jumps out ahead of their Week 1 clash with the Atlanta Falcons: the starting cornerback spot opposite Jamel Dean is listed as “Joey Porter OR Asante Samuel.” Yeah, you read that right.
Is Porter Jr. Actually Sitting Week 1?
That “OR” listing for Porter Jr. and Samuel is a total head-scratcher, isn’t it? It strongly suggests Porter might not be suiting up for the opener, something he himself even teased as a possibility when he talked to the media last week. This isn’t just a minor detail; who lines up at corner can change everything for a defense. If Porter’s out, that’s a big deal for Pittsburgh trying to shut down the Falcons’ passing game right out of the gate.
Who Else Made The Cut?
Beyond that CB mystery, the depth chart offers some other interesting peeks. Dylan Cook got the nod as RT1 over Max Iheanachor, which means Cook’s getting the start at right tackle against Atlanta. Roman Wilson landed at WR3, which is a good spot for him early in the season. On the defensive side, Jaquan Brisker is the only starting safety explicitly listed, but Jalen Ramsey’s marked as the starting nickel. That tells you Ramsey is likely playing safety in base packages. Plus, the Steelers listed three distinct outside linebacker positions, and our guy Nick Herbig is officially listed as a starter there. It’s going to be wild to see how these guys perform in their opening game.
So, Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons is on deck, and all eyes are going to be on that cornerback spot. Will it be Porter Jr., or will Samuel get the call? We’ll know soon enough what that “OR” really means for the Steelers’ defense this season.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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