It’s still totally up in the air if Joey Porter Jr. will hit the field this Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers square off against the New England Patriots for Week 2. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy kept things super tight-lipped when asked about Porter’s practice plan and if he’d be a full go this week.
Coach McCarthy’s Cryptic Update
“The plan is to move forward with Joey and see how much more he can do next,” McCarthy told Nick Farabaugh. Seriously, that’s it! While there are videos floating around showing Porter on the practice field, it’s not clear if he was actually a full participant in Wednesday’s session. We’re all just sitting here, waiting on that injury report to drop later today to finally get the real scoop on what’s up with his participation level. This uncertainty has got everyone talking, especially with the Week 2 game coming fast.
Trade Talk Heating Up For Porter Jr.
Adding even more fuel to the fire, there’s been some wild chatter around Joey Porter Jr. The Chiefs are already being named as a team to watch in a potential trade for the guy. Not only that, but the Lions apparently even called the Steelers to kick the tires on a possible deal for Porter Jr. It just adds another layer to the mystery surrounding his current practice status and what the Steelers might be planning long-term.
Other Steelers News: Watt and Week 1 Wins
Meanwhile, it’s not all about Porter Jr. in Pittsburgh. T.J. Watt is already reportedly buying into playing fewer snaps, which is definitely a strategy worth watching. And for those keeping tabs, a former Steelers wide receiver just signed with the Chargers. But hey, the Steelers did pull off a Week 1 win against the Falcons, so they’re coming into this Patriots game with some good vibes.
The Steelers are gearing up for the Patriots, and everyone’s holding their breath for that injury report to clear things up on Porter Jr. We’ll see who’s out there when they kick off this Sunday.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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