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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Will Joey Porter Jr. Ever Play A Game For Steelers Again?

Will Joey Porter Jr. ever play a game for the Steelers again? The Steelers were at an impasse with Joey Porter Jr. weeks ago. I’m not even sure where they are with him now, but it’s beyond...

The Steelers' Derrick Harmon is still learning how to cope with his mother's death
McCorkle: My Take On The Joey Porter Jr. Saga

Is nothing sacred anymore? Joey Porter Jr. is the son of a most recent Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor inductee, and now he reportedly no longer wants to don the Black and Gold. If the reports...

Friday, September 18, 2026
Porter’s Agent Wishes Porter And Brisker Could Reunite In Steelers’ Secondary 

Andre Odom, Joey Porter Jr.’s agent, made a rare public comment Friday evening with the wish of putting Jaquan Brisker and Porter on the field together in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary....

Depot After Dark: Ike Taylor At Kentucky, Lambert’s Tell, Highsmith Recreates Meme With Watt

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot...

Joey Porter Jr.’s Failed Contract Negotiations: What We Know, Think We Know, And Don’t Know

The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to get CB Joey Porter Jr. signed to a contract extension prior to the start of the 2026 regular season. Over the course of the last few weeks, there has been quite a...

Bryant McFadden Thinks Steelers Should Pay Joey Porter Jr., Who’s Capable In Man Or Zone Coverage

From a former cornerback to a current one, Bryant McFadden thinks Joey Porter Jr. is worth the money. Clearly offering a differing take compared to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ stance, McFadden can’t...

Former Steeler Predicts One Record Payton Wilson Will Break This Season

Payton Wilson got off to an excellent start in 2026 during the Steelers’ win over Atlanta. Wilson’s 13 total tackles led the team by a wide margin. Vince Williams owns the Steelers record for the...

‘I Would Say No:’ Mark Kaboly Believes Joey Porter Jr. Will Never Play For Steelers Again

The contract saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. took another turn this week. Porter returned to practice, and the Steelers removed the injury designation. That prompted...

Friday Night Open Thread: Stacking wins edition

Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:

Watch: The Depot 180 — September 18 — Episode 620

Episode 620 — Sept. 18, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news, and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player...

The Steelers' Germie Bernard might play more vs. the Patriots, is ‘prepared for the moment’
Week 2 Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions

Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. Week 1 is in the books, and the Steelers are 1-0. That is never something to complain about, but it is fair to have some worries about the Steelers....

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers could have big opportunity against Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are coming up on what could be a fun game against the New England Patriots.

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,024)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex...

Steelers CB Porter out again; WR Pittman iffy after missed practices

The Steelers will be without top cornerback Joey Porter Jr. again amid their contentious contract negotiation. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (ankle)...

Steelers injury report puts passing game under pressure with Michael Pittman Jr. in doubt vs. Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers could enter Foxborough without Michael Pittman Jr., putting more pressure on DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard.

Patriots’ Week 2 Friday Injury Report: Two Defensive Starters Questionable Against Steelers

The New England Patriots released their third and final injury report of the week ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As with all final injury reports, this one is complete...

Joey Porter Jr OUT vs. Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr will miss his second straight game to begin the season, as the former second-round pick is officially out for Week 2 against the New England Patriots....

Steelers’ Week 2 Friday Injury Report: Porter Ruled Out, Two Others Questionable

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of their Week Two game against the New England Patriots. Per the team’s release, CB Joey Porter Jr. has been ruled out for...

‘One Of My Upsets Of The Week’: Chris Simms Picks Steelers To Win Nail-Biter Against Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers came out on top of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. However, they’ve got a bigger test this week, traveling to play the New England Patriots. It’s one thing to beat the...

Steelers weren’t willing to give Joey Porter more guaranteed money, per report

The Pittsburgh Steelers and their standoff with cornerback Joey Porter Jr have been one of the biggest stories at the start of the NFL season. Porter did not partake at all in training camp, being...

Carney: Four Key Matchups In Steelers-Patriots

Looking to build on a key Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to a place they’ve historically struggled in the northeast part of the country. Foxboro and Gillette...

‘Play The Hot Hand’: Fittipaldo Questions Steelers’ Usage Of Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a talented backfield tandem in Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. Each are coming off very productive seasons, but that didn’t translate into a whole lot of success on the...

‘Play The Hot Hand’: Fittipaldo Questions Steelers’ Usage Of Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Warren

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of talent in their backfield tandem of Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. Each are coming off years that were very statistically productive, but that didn’t...

‘We Need To Dog Walk The Patriots’: Joe Haden Wants Pittsburgh To Make Statement In New England

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a good recent history against the New England Patriots. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were consistently at the top of the AFC, and they often stood between the...

‘We Need To Dog Walk The Patriots’: Joe Haden Wants Pittsburgh To Crush New England

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a good history against the New England Patriots. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were consistently at the top of the AFC, and they often stood between the Steelers...

Steelers reportedly have NFC suitor for Joey Porter Jr. after relationship takes big hit

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. doesn't seem like they will be together much longer. After recent reports of a diminishing relationship, there are also reports that a team has been in...

The Terrible Podcast — Steelers Vs. Patriots Preview, Porter Jr.’s Updated Status, Week 2 Picks & More

Season 17, Episode 24 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest concerning Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter...

Joey Porter Jr. standoff leaves Steelers with two defensible choices

The Pittsburgh Steelers risk losing Joey Porter Jr. over contract structure despite years of failed attempts to draft and develop a comparable cornerback.

Steelers need to make an OL change (but not the one fans want)

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line was a bit of an eyesore in week one, but the changes fans want aren't the changes that the team needs to make.

Steelers can't use DK Metcalf's contract to justify Joey Porter Jr. deal

There are plenty of reasons to argue why the Pittsburgh Steelers should extend Joey Porter Jr., but DK Metcalf's deal shouldn't be one of them.

Steelers-Patriots preview: What to expect from New England’s offense, defense in Week 2

The Steelers are 1-0 but hoping to build off a game against the Cooper Rush-led Falcons last week that was much closer than it needed to be. The Patriots, on the other hand, are still searching...

Steelers mailbag: Will DK Metcalf bounce back vs. Patriots?

Welcome to the Week 2 Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. I just checked the weather for the next week here in the 412, and it isn’t supposed to reach 80 degrees over the next nine days, most of which...

‘Has To Be A Lot Better’: Willie Colon Stresses Steelers ‘Can’t Afford To Lose’ On Special Teams Against Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers won in Week 1, but they still had plenty of issues. While most of the attention is on their offensive problems, they struggled on special teams, too. Steelers special teams...

Four Questions With The Depot Crew: Previewing Week 2 Steelers-Patriots Matchup

Coming off a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 to start the Mike McCarthy era on a high note, the Pittsburgh Steelers now gear up for a historically difficult road trip to Foxboro to...

Steelers' Week 1 usage of Jaylen Warren can’t continue moving forward

The Pittsburgh Steelers must find a better way to utilize Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren to maximize offensive productivity.

How Steelers stalwart Cam Heyward has become the Dikembe Mutombo of the NFL
Steelers get worrying Joey Porter Jr. update after Thursday night fracture in relationship

This is a worrying update for Steelers fans with Porter's future with the team.

Watch: Darnell Washington Is Football’s Unicorn

Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we break down the play of Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. We show why he is football’s unicorn. Not...

Despite Big Week 1, Pat Freiermuth Okay With ‘Zero Catches’ Sometimes If It Means A Win

Pat Freiermuth caught 5 passes, including one for a touchdown, in Week 1, but he knows that won’t be every week. And that’s fine. At least he says it’s fine, and perhaps it’s because he knows it’s...

Lions just showed why they should call Steelers (again) for Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers may already have a perfect Joey Porter Jr. trade partner, as the Detroit Lions have shown interest and continue to struggle on defense.

Joey Porter Jr.'s future in Pittsburgh? 'Don't know if he ever puts on a Steelers uniform again'

The future of Pittsburgh's No. 1 cornerback with the team he grew up around remains unclear. Here's what we know.

‘Run The F’ing Ball’: Analyst Feels ‘Insane’ Watching Steelers’ Offense

Mike McCarthy breaks the tradition of the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring defensive-minded head coaches. Their offense has been at best middling for several years, though, so there was hope that...

Scouting Report: Patriots’ Defense Will Be Hungry For Takeaways

As we’ve done for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jake Brockhoff and...

NFL Week 2's most underrated games: Why you should watch these three under-the-radar games

Here are three games to pay close attention to this week

Cam Heyward Explains Why Steelers Defense Leaned Heavily Zone Vs Falcons

The Steelers playing a zone-heavy defense without Joey Porter Jr. on Sunday became a storyline. Cam Heyward explains the logic. On his Not Just Football podcast earlier this week, discussing the...

Steelers may have finally reached the point of trading Joey Porter Jr.

After the latest developments in the Joey Porter Jr. saga, the Pittsburgh Steelers may have finally reached the point of trading their star cornerback.

Scouting Report: Patriots’ Offensive Priorities Will Be Clear Against Steelers

As we’ve done for many years now, we break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual player standpoint. Like last year, Josh Carney...

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