{"id":852071,"date":"2026-09-18T11:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/852071\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T11:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:56:11","slug":"nfl-insider-says-joey-porter-jr-is-really-really-upset-no-longer-wants-to-be-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/852071\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Insider Says Joey Porter Jr. Is ‘Really, Really Upset,’ No Longer Wants To Be In Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are currently in a tough situation.<\/a> Porter wants a contract extension, but he and the Steelers couldn\u2019t come to terms before the season began. The Steelers don\u2019t do contract negotiations during the season, so they expect Porter to play out the final year of his deal.<\/p>\n

However, Porter didn\u2019t play in Week 1, and it seems like he\u2019s got a real chance to also miss Week 2. The Steelers are saying he\u2019s dealing with a back injury, but that\u2019s likely a cover for a hold in.<\/p>\n

It sounds like Porter is fed up with the situation, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom my knowledge, he\u2019s pissed off and really, really upset,\u201d Meirov said recently on his NFL Spotlight podcast.<\/a> \u201cI\u2019m not really sure if he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, but I don\u2019t know if he really has a choice\u2026 If they do trade him, my understanding is a contract will not be necessary\u2026 I don\u2019t think a contract will be a must over here.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he\u2019s willing to play it out. I just don\u2019t think he wants to be in Pittsburgh anymore, with the way all of this happened. And the policy of they\u2019re not going to negotiate anymore, so that\u2019s done. I think he\u2019s just over the entire situation, so he wants to be somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 Burning questions entering Week 2 with @SamMonsonNFL<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Timestamps:
* 0:55 \u2013 Intro: Week 1 is a liar
* 2:04 \u2013 Bears offense: Legendary?
* 4:24 \u2013 Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores
* 8:23 \u2013 Matt LaFleur feeling the pressure?
* 12:43 \u2013 Are the Chiefs all the way back?
* 16:08 \u2013 Titans:\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/dm6UtTmYj9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

That\u2019s an unfortunate update. Porter has strong ties to Pittsburgh, with his father being a significant player in their history. It was great to see the Steelers draft him, and he really looked like he was coming into his own last year. However, things seem to have broken down between the two sides.<\/p>\n

The Steelers don\u2019t want to trade Porter. They believe they\u2019re Super Bowl contenders, and getting rid of their top corner doesn\u2019t align with that goal. However, if Meirov is correct, then Porter might refuse to ever suit up for the Steelers again. That leaves them with few options, especially with Porter claiming that he\u2019s injured.<\/p>\n

If the Steelers were to trade Porter, him not asking another team for an extension could make the deal easier. Based on what Porter has reportedly asked for,<\/a> other teams might hesitate to sacrifice draft capital and a large chunk of money for him.<\/p>\n

However, it might be easier for the Steelers to move Porter if he\u2019s not asking for a new deal. Trading him isn\u2019t ideal, but the Steelers might have to consider it if Porter continues to miss games.<\/p>\n

This situation feels like it\u2019s getting ugly. Porter\u2019s teammates have his back, but Pittsburgh\u2019s front office made it clear that it isn\u2019t changing its contract negotiation policy. Even if Porter plays for the Steelers this year, it sounds like he\u2019s ready for a change of scenery.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t good news, but it is what it is at this point.<\/a> The Steelers don\u2019t want to negotiate with Porter, and Porter doesn\u2019t want to play for them without a new deal. At some point, something has to give. With each day that passes, a trade feels more and more likely.<\/p>\n