Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. is inactive vs Bengals as trade rumors swirl
The fourth-year cornerback is at an impasse in his contract negotiations with the team.
PITTSBURGH – In preparation for their upcoming NFL Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 27th at Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that Joey Porter Jr. will be inactive for a third consecutive week. Porter, the team's top cornerback, is listed as inactive due to a back injury, and is currently in the final year of his rookie contract. Contract negotiations with the Steelers were unsuccessful before the Week 1 deadline, leading to the current impasse.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have shown interest in trading for Porter. According to Schefter, the Steelers would be open to receiving a strong compensation package for the fourth-year star. Other notable absences from the team's roster include receivers Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Jaylen Warren (shoulder), and Jamel Dean (ankle), all of which were listed as questionable with various injuries during the week.
Running back Rico Dowdle is also out for the game, sidelined by a toe injury sustained in the Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots. Lastly, third-round draft pick and guard Gennings Dunker has been placed on injured reserve.
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