{
  "id": 9651125,
  "title": "Steelers CB oey Porter Jr denies claim that he requested trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/steelers-cb-oey-porter-jr-denies-claim-that-he-requested-trade",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T23:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-cb-oey-porter-jr-233131141.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has dismissed claims that he requested a trade from the team. According to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, Porter also denied seeking a second opinion on his back injury. The Steelers will face the Cincinnati Bengals, who boast a formidable duo of wide receivers in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, marking a critical opportunity for Porter to return to action. Porter's absence from the roster has been attributed to a back issue, though he has since been cleared to practice. Despite trade rumors speculating about a potential move due to the lack of a long-term contract, Porter clarified that he was not the one pushing for a trade. Should Porter miss another game, it would be clear that his departure is imminent, potentially leading to a deal with a team willing to negotiate and provide a long-term contract.",
  "summary": "Joey Porter says he did not request a trade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. ‘definitely’ wants to play this season amid stalled talks, back issues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/steelers-cb-joey-porter-jr-definitely-wants-to-play-this-season-amid",
        "published": "2026-09-24T19:27:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "On Thursday, Mike McCarthy didn't want to say much about Joey Porter Jr.'s status",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/on-thursday-mike-mccarthy-didnt-want-to-say-much-about-joey-porter-jr",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:14:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}