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Steelers Must Secure Joey Porter | Pittsburgh Steelers News
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Joey Porter Jr. is lighting up the NFL as a lockdown cornerback, earning top-100 honors and drawing serious interest from teams — but the Steelers aren’t letting him slip away. With a passer rating of just 57.2 in coverage and zero TDs allowed in two years, he’s become the heart of their defense. Just one year away from unrestricted free agency, Porter’s reportedly ready to hold out if a long-term deal doesn’t materialize — echoing Le’Veon Bell’s playbook. The Steelers, who haven’t used the franchise tag since 2017, know his value far exceeds his second-round draft status. They’ve got a history of protecting stars, and Porter’s not just a player — he’s becoming a franchise cornerstone.
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