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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 20

'Hard To Argue' Steelers' Joey Porter Jr Is A True #1 Cornerback

On the biggest play of the game for the Steelers’ defense, Chase was completely wide open, with no cornerback anywhere near him. The play highlighted the struggles of the unit and became a glaring example of how ineffective the defense was against the Bengals’ top talent.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. puts refs on blast after wild TNF loss to Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers succumbed to the Cincinnati Bengals, 33-31, on Thursday Night Football in Week 7, with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. openly criticizing the officiating after the defeat.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 17

Steelers CB Calls Out Refs After Bengals Game

After a heartbreaking loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in primetime, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. deflected some of the blame onto the officiating crew.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers CB Leaves Bengals Game With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been decimated with injuries to begin the 2025 season. Their secondary in particular has dealt with injuries to almost all of their starters and top players.

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 14

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Believes He's Never Struggled Against Bengals' Ja’Marr Chase And Tee Higgins

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. came into the Steel City with a lot of expectations. Drafted by the Steelers in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft, Porter immediately showed flashes of his immense potential.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 13

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Responds To Ja'Marr Chase's Bizarre Comments: 'That Was Crazy'

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of an important stretch of their schedule as it is crucial to take advantage of the easier games that they have during the 2025 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. dunks on Jerry Jeudy with savage clapback

The Pittsburgh Steelers advance to a 4-1 record after earning a 23-9 Week 6 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh’s defense was just too much for Cleveland to handle on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 12

Steelers CB Suffers Head Injury

Another member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary went down with an injury against the Cleveland Browns after a scary collision in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Week 6.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Talk / October 7

"Arrow is pointing up" for return of Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr., Jaylen Warren

The Steelers could be getting several players back from injuries as they return to action after a Week 5 bye. Head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that the "arrow is pointing up" for linebacker Alex Highsmith, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and running back Jaylen Warren.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. ands Alex Highsmith nearing return vs. Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers got to enjoy an early-season bye week in the best way, by watching each of their three AFC North division rivals lose in Week 5.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 6

Steelers Defense Receives Major Boost

The Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary, which has been banged up for the entire season, is set to return a major piece when they take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 6.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 3

Steelers Could Get Three Starters Back From Injury

PITTSBURGH — The bye week has come at a convenient time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After storming out to a 3-1 record, they are off in Week 5 and won’t play again until their first AFC North matchup of the year against the Cleveland Browns.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 28

Steelers Lose Starting CB Against Vikings

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is slowly but surely return to full health, though Joey Porter Jr. has yet to make any meaningful progress from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 1 against the New York Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / September 25

Joey Porter Jr. injury update: Steelers reveal CB’s status in Thursday practice report

The Steelers are preparing for their Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings and gave an injury update on cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The team released their injury/practice report on Thursday, and Porter, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 25

Steelers Are Optimistic Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. And Safety DeShon Elliott Will Play In Ireland

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will be looking to quiet the concerns in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings. For Pittsburgh’s defense, many predicted them to be one of the best units in the NFL for the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 24

Two Steelers Defensive Stars Take Step Toward Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have some more defensive reinforcements available for their Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland. After starting the season banged up, a few starters appear close to returning to the lineup.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 16

Steelers Sign Former Patriots Big Bruising Veteran Inside Linebacker

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has struggled out of the gate, allowing nearly 800 total yards through the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Injuries have certainly played a role, with key players Joey Porter Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

Before the 2025 season began, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talked about his defense potentially doing historic things. If that was the expectation, they have failed spectacularly through the first two weeks of the season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Steelers Coach Reveals Keys to Porter Jr.'s Development

The Pittsburgh Steelers are often defined by their physicality and potency in the trenches, but the back seven threatened their season in 2024. They looked out of sync late in the season and played worse than their collective talent would suggest.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 25

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Promises Change in 2025: ‘I’m Gonna Be a Whole Different Me’

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was the most penalized cornerback in the NFL in 2024, drawing 17 penalties. Porter was called for six penalties, four of which were accepted, in the team’s 44-38 win against the Bengals in Week 13.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 24

Steelers Get Concerning Injury Update for CB Joey Porter Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was able to return to the playing field after he was initially injured against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, leading to the possibility that the Steelers’ top cornerback might not have to miss much time with the injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 22

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Injury Might Be Worse Than Initially Feared

BALTIMORE — The injury that Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. suffered during Saturday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens might be much worse than initially feared.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 1

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Vows Penalties Won’t Make Him Change His Game

CINCINNATI — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will probably spend the rest of the next week looking over his shoulder every time he does something, to make sure that someone wearing stripes hasn’t tossed a small yellow flag behind him.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2024

Steelers CB 'knocking the rust off' with hopes of shadowing WR1s again

The Steelers are excited to see if cornerback Joey Porter Jr. can take his game to another level following a promising rookie campaign.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024

Two Steelers defenders crack '2024 NFL All-Breakout Team'

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