Steelers set Week 1 as extension deadline for CB Joey Porter Jr., per report
Steelers GM Omar Khan says Pittsburgh does not negotiate contracts during the season, making Week 1 the deadline for a Joey Porter Jr. extension as trade chatter grows
Steelers GM Omar Khan reinforced the organization's longstanding policy against in-season contract negotiations, per @MySportsUpdate. That makes Week 1 the final window for a long-term extension with CB Joey Porter Jr.
#Steelers GM Omar Khan said the organization's rule of not negotiating contracts during the season still applies, making Week 1 the deadline for an extension with CB Joey Porter Jr. The leaguewide belief has been that Pittsburgh hasn't made a strong effort to get something done, which is why Porter's name has popped up in trade rumors.
MySportsUpdate (@MySportsUpdate): #Steelers GM Omar Khan said the organization's rule of not negotiating contracts during the season still applies, making Week 1 the deadline for an extension with CB Joey Porter Jr. The leaguewide belief has been that Pittsburgh hasn't made a strong effort to get something done, which is why Porter's name has popped up in trade rumors.
The timing matters because Porter's camp and the Steelers have not made significant progress toward a new deal. With no movement expected once the season begins, the sides are running out of time to avoid testing the franchise tag or trade market in 2027.
The league-wide expectation is that Pittsburgh has not pushed hard enough to get a deal done, which is why Porter's name has surfaced in trade rumors. If nothing changes before the opener, the Steelers will likely play this season with Porter's future unresolved.