Cam Heyward hates delay in Joey Porter Jr. deal: ‘I wish we’d get done earlier’
Cam Heyward, a longtime voice in the team’s locker room, discussed the standout cornerback’s situation.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons looms, Joey Porter Jr. remains without a contract extension. Cam Heyward, a respected figure within the team, addressed the situation. "I'd like for everybody to be paid and taken care of," Heyward stated after practice. However, he acknowledged that "as a player, selfishly, I'd like everything to be done so we can focus."
When asked if such last-minute negotiations strain the locker room, Heyward expressed his desire for a quicker resolution. "I wish we'd get done earlier," he said, "I wish everything was done in February if we could."
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