Steelers Activate Joey Porter Jr. for Practice Ahead of Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the physically unable to perform list, enabling him to practice with the team ahead of the upcoming season. This decision comes despite Porter not having secured the contract extension he has sought throughout the offseason.

General Manager Omar Khan confirmed that Porter will be expected on the practice field, emphasizing that the team anticipates all healthy players to participate. However, he noted that the Steelers will adhere to their policy of halting contract negotiations at the start of the regular season.

Khan expressed his hope that Porter will complete his career with the Steelers, although he refrained from providing specific updates regarding the status of contract discussions.