Jalen Ramsey, Patrick Queen Show Support for Joey Porter Jr. Amid ‘Impasse’ With Steelers
Several players agree that Joey Porter Jr. is due to get paid by the Steelers as the CB aims for positive extension talks.
Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Queen have demonstrated their backing for Joey Porter Jr. amid a contract impasse with the Steelers. The 2026-27 season promises exciting prospects for Steelers fans, with future quarterbacks learning from Aaron Rodgers and the entire roster having been improved. Porter, a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is currently on the PUP list after worsening a back injury.
He wants to return to the field to compete and to demonstrate his value as he is set for an extension. Coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged the challenging situation, emphasizing the need to separate business and football, stating that both Porter and the coaching staff are at an impasse. Porter, who earned significant accolades in his first three seasons, feels he deserves recognition for his accomplishments.
Fellow players like Ramsey and Queen, who have signed lucrative deals, stand by Porter, expressing their support and belief that he deserves a fair contract. While contract negotiations typically occur when the season starts, with just a few weeks remaining, it seems that discussions may not take place this time around.
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