Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy says the team and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are at an “impasse” in their contract negotiations, with no resolution in sight. Multiple outlets report that Porter Jr. remains sidelined during training camp as the dispute continues.
Reports also describe Porter Jr.’s continued absence from team activities. One account says he has not practiced since the start of the season, and that he is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after an injury report from the first day of training camp. Other coverage frames the situation primarily as a stalled contract standoff, noting that negotiations have not moved forward.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some highlight McCarthy’s comments on the negotiation impasse, others focus on Porter Jr.’s status and camp inactivity—the central point across reports is that contract talks remain unresolved and Porter Jr. does not appear to be participating in practices.
