Mike McCarthy Drops Cryptic Answer on Joey Porter Jr's Status for Week 1
Steelers HC Mike McCarthy offers a vague update on Joey Porter Jr's contract standoff, with his Week 1 status still up in the air.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remains uncertain for the team's Week 1 game against the Falcons. Porter, entering the final year of his rookie deal, has been negotiating a long-term contract with the organization, but talks have stalled for months. Porter aggravated a back injury during a camp workout, causing him to miss all of training camp and the preseason.
He recently returned to practice but his status for Week 1 is still unclear. Head coach Mike McCarthy offered only a vague response when asked about Porter's participation, stating, "Yeah, I hope so. You know, just keep working him. He's still -- I'd put him in a ramp-up mode." General manager Omar Khan has emphasized that the team will not continue negotiations once the regular season begins, adding pressure to finalize a deal before the season starts.
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