{
  "id": 7190546,
  "title": "Steelers news: Joey Porter Jr. spotted bouncing from locker room first amid trade rumors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/steelers-news-joey-porter-jr-spotted-bouncing-from-locker-room-first",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T22:46:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-news-joey-porter-jr-224638059.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, though the team's performance did not benefit from the absence of cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was sidelined due to a lingering back injury. Despite Porter's unavailability, the Steelers' defense managed a solid performance against the Falcons, who started their game with a third-string quarterback.\n\nRumors of a potential trade for Joey Porter Jr. have been escalating, with the 26-year-old cornerback reportedly being the first player spotted exiting the Steelers' locker room after the win. Brooke Pryor of ESPN shared an image of Porter in a gray hoodie, the first player to leave the locker room before it was opened to reporters. The timing of Porter's departure is particularly unusual, as he left before the locker room was accessible to media members, as noted by Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.\n\nJoey Porter Jr.'s status remains uncertain, with head coach Mike McCarthy stating that the cornerback is in the \"ramp-up stage\" and ready to do more work. However, McCarthy declined to comment on the trade rumors, emphasizing that it is outside his purview. The Steelers, meanwhile, will face the New England Patriots in Week 2.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a 20-13 Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. They got the victory without the help of Joey Porter Jr. , who missed the season opener due to a lingering back injury. However, the trade rumors are at an all-time high after Porter and the franchise failed to get a contract extension done. With rumors ramping […] The post Steelers news: Joey Porter Jr. spotted…",
  "key_points": [
    "Joey Porter Jr. spotted leaving Steelers locker room first",
    "Trade rumors escalating for 26-year-old cornerback",
    "Porter's status uncertain, coach coy on trade speculation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}