Joey Porter Jr. Unlikely to Play Against Falcons Amid Trade Speculation

Joey Porter Jr., a cornerback for the Steelers, is not expected to participate in today's game against the Falcons due to a back injury.

Porter is listed as questionable and has been unable to reach a new contract agreement with the Steelers, who have stated they will not negotiate during the season. Reports indicate that he could be traded, as he is in the final year of his four-year contract, which pays him $3.9 million this season.

Porter mentioned earlier in the week that his absence could be attributed to both his back issue and the need for additional conditioning after missing training camp. While he has not explicitly stated that he would sit out games in protest of his contract, some may interpret his potential absence in that light.