The Steelers just opened up a massive $18 million in cap space, all thanks to reworking D.K. Metcalf’s contract. You know what that means for Joey Porter Jr., right? The buzz about his extension just went into overdrive.
Joey Porter Jr. Is About To Get PAID
That cap boost? HUGE confidence booster for getting Porter Jr. to ink a new deal, no doubt. We’re talking HIGHLY paid, like top corner in the whole damn league. The Steelers have a clear pattern, too. They take care of guys from the same draft class, and this particular class? It’s been a straight-up hit, a total success with several players expected to get second contracts. Seriously, other teams are gonna be green with envy. Getting three players from one class to ink a second deal? That’s just next-level stuff. So yeah, an extension for Porter Jr. feels super close. Just keep those notification sounds ON. Ian Rapoport or Adam Schefter are about to drop the bomb on this one. It’s happening.
Jonnu Smith Finds a New Home, Plus Other Hot Takes
In other news making rounds, former Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith found his new squad in Green Bay. Honestly, what took so long? Dude still has plenty left in the tank. We’re also hearing about the Steelers’ 53-man roster predictions, and there’s chatter that the Jets are reportedly eyeing Mike Tomlin and Lamar Jackson for 2027. Wow, that would be something, right? And hey, The Athletic is already out there previewing the 2026 Steelers, so get ready for that deep dive.
Keep an eye on those notifications, because the Porter Jr. news is the next big thing coming out of Pittsburgh.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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