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The Pro Football Writers of America released its 2023 All-Rookie teams last week with 27 total first-year players being honored as the top rookies at their respective positions. A pair of defensive studs who played their college ball with Penn State football, Joey Porter Jr. and Ji’Ayir Brown made the team. The duo starred for […]

Mike Tomlin is going to need everything the Pittsburgh Steelers have to stop Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills. They are clawing themselves back into the game but Mason Rudolph is just not getting enough yardage to break even. A play from their secondary could do a lot to get them back into this NFL Playoffs matchup. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks both still have hopes of earning a spot in the NFL playoffs this season, and enhancing those playoff possibilities will be the primary goals for both teams when they compete Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle. However, Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is also looking forward to his […]

Football fans love this time of year when the regular season comes down to the wire and teams jockey for playoff positions. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts are two of those teams and their matchup on Saturday could have serious implications on the AFC playoff picture. The Steelers know how big of a game […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have a budding star on their hands in rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr, who drew a tough assignment against Tennessee Titans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during Thursday night’s 20-16 win. Porter was more than up to the task, as he shut down Hopkins whenever he was lined up opposite the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans were introduced to the name ‘Joey Porter’ long before the Steelers made the Penn State cornerback the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. That’s because Joey Porter Jr. was a ball boy for the Steelers when his father, Joey Porter Sr., was on the Steelers coaching staff under Mike Tomlin. […]

Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers are improving to a four-win record after the mix of proper play calls and their secondary doing wonders against the Los Angeles Rams. Joey Porter Jr. played a huge part in stalling the Matthew Stafford-led attack and he was successful in doing so. Although, the main drawback was the amount of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers returned from their bye week with the assignment of facing the Los Angeles Rams on the road. After falling behind by 17-10 margin in the 3rd quarter, the Steelers rallied in front of their many fans who made the trip to SoFi Stadium and pulled out a 24-17 victory for head coach […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to make a run to the postseason this year after narrowly missing it last year. Pittsburgh is 3-2 on the year so far with three close wins and two blowout losses. The Steelers went 9-8 last year, and it looks like it will be another tight race this season that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to find ways to win. This time, in Week 5, Mike Tomlin’s squad held on to beat the Baltimore Ravens thanks in large part to a huge interception from Joey Porter Jr., the first of the rookie’s career. With the Ravens threatening to score from just five yards out in the […]

Rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has more familiarity with the Pittsburgh Steelers than some of his older, more experienced teammates. He served as a ball boy for the team during his days in middle school and high school when his dad, former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter Sr., was hired as a defensive assistant in 2014. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is clearing the air after the incredible catch by teammate George Pickens at training camp Tuesday. The catch left Porter Jr. just as stunned as everyone else. Pickens got the best of Porter Jr. on the play as he leapt up and reached back to catch the pass […]

Joey Porter Jr. may very well follow in his father’s footsteps as a Pittsburgh Steelers legend. During Tuesday’s training camp practice, though, budding star wideout George Pickens provided the rookie cornerback with a classic “welcome to the NFL” moment. Matched up in one-on-one pass-catching drills, Pickens and Porter ran for stride-for-stride in a physical downfield […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Joey Porter Jr. with the first pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson, who joined the Steelers in free agency, detailed what it is like for him to mentor the rookie cornerback in training camp. “Joey is just a sponge,” Patrick Peterson said […]

NFL Training Camps are about to start. This means the last of the rookie contracts are being given out to the names called after the NFL Draft. Coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have used their contracts well in hopes to bolster their squad for a Super Bowl run. Their latest addition will not […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL community continue to mourn the loss of Clark Haggans, who passed away on Monday at the age of 46. Steelers rookie Joey Porter Jr. sent his condolences on his Instagram on Thursday. Haggans played with Porter’s dad, Joey Porter Sr., for seven seasons with the Steelers and another two […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in eight-time Pro Bowl and three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson in free agency this offseason to help out their secondary. But what is more exciting right now for Steelers fans is that the veteran star thinks the Steelers’ rookie second round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Joey Porter Jr., has […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson has been a “guiding force” for rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr early on, according to a Thursday article from Steelers.com Assistant Editor Teresa Varley. “He has been great,” Porter said, via Steelers.com. “He took me under his wing and showed me the ropes. I am glad to have him on […]

The Steelers kicked off their rookie minicamp schedule on Friday, and there was plenty of attention centered on Joey Porter Jr. Porter is well familiar with the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, as he spent countless hours as a kid watching his father, Joey Porter Sr., practice with the Steelers. Porter made his first appearance at […]

A family’s dream was realized when Pittsburgh Steelers great Joey Porter Sr. witnessed his son, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., get selected by his former team in the 2023 NFL Draft. Although the moment was probably surreal enough already, the element of surprise may have made it even more special. Porter, a two-time All-Pro linebacker who […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount has lauded the Pittsburgh Steelers’ selection of Joey Porter Jr. in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. There was much expectation that the Steelers would opt to use the No. 14 overall pick in the draft to select Porter, but they instead decided to bring […]

With the addition of Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a familiar face to the franchise. Porter Jr’s father, Joey Porter, spent eight seasons of his career with the team. During that team, he grew close with teammate Ike Taylor. It now appears that Porter Jr. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were delighted that Joey Porter Jr, one of the best cornerback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft and the son of former Pittsburgh player Joey Porter Sr, fell to them on draft night. Porter Jr, naturally, wasn’t thrilled to fall out of the first round, where many mock NFL Drafts had him […]

After three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers have high expectations for 2023 after missing out on the playoffs last season, which means their draft […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished with seven selections this year. The Steelers went into the 2023 NFL Draft with a strategy, and based on the outcomes, it appears as if they executed it really well. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft second round was a wild one. There were a lot of trades, especially early on, and teams got some difference-making players. As often happens in NFL drafts, several first-round talents slipped to Round 2, and teams got players they didn’t think would be available on Day 2. Here are the five […]

For the first time in four years, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a cornerback. The Steelers selected former Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. with the No. 32 overall pick in this year’s draft. There was much expectation that the Steelers would decide to draft Porter with the No. 14 overall pick, but they instead opted […]

With the first pick of the second-round in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. It won’t be the first time the Steelers have featured a Porter on their defense. Joey Porter Sr. played in Pittsburgh from 1999-2006. He was named to four Pro Bowls and won […]

Will Levis made headlines when he decided to skip out on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Levis wasn’t the only top prospect who decided to head home from the NFL Draft. Alongside Levis, Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. and Georgia Tech’s Keion White have both left the NFL Draft green room, via […]

When a curse becomes a blessing. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. surprisingly did not hear his name called Thursday in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the stars may align for him to be the first pick in the second round Friday and bring to life the dream of playing for […]

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. The league now has 31 new players joining their teams, and they are ready to start a new journey in their careers. However, some are still waiting to hear their names called on Days 2 and 3. With a handful of picks […]

The first round of the highly anticipated 2023 NFL Draft is in the books. But we’re just getting started, as a ton of high-impact, plug-and-play prospects are still sitting on the board. Thursday night’s festivities began as expected, with the Carolina Panthers taking Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick. But the Houston […]

After months of anticipation, the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is officially finished; 31 collegiate standouts have found out where they will be playing their professional ball, all the while instantly becoming millionaires thanks to the NFL’s first-round pay structure. From Alamaba’s Bryce Young at pick one to Felix Anudike-Uzomah from Kansas State […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner. As the draft is 10 days away, the New England Patriots have three clear needs entering the start of the three-day event: offensive tackle, cornerback and wide receiver. Luckily for them, there’s (at least) one prospect at each position that conceivably could be available when they’re […]

The Baltimore Ravens plan to bolster their depth at multiple positions over the course of the 2023 NFL Draft. For one, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta noted during a pre-draft press conference on Wednesday that the team will “always look at” the cornerback position “very closely.” Three cornerbacks who featured for the Ravens last season […]

The New England Patriots have a lot riding on the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. They have made some interesting moves early on this offseason, whether it comes to their coaching staff or their personnel on the field, but it remains to be seen whether or not they have actually improved. A strong draft could be […]

There are some matches of players with teams that just seem right in the NFL. One of those matches involves Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers. That’s because Porter’s father, Joey Porter Sr., is an assistant coach with the Steelers. During his playing career, he was a star linebacker with the Steelers from 1999 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some solid moves this offseason. They not only retained Larry Ogunjobi, but also brought in key players like Isaac Seumalo, Cole Holcomb and Patrick Peterson. They did lose Cam Sutton to the Detroit Lions, but overall, this team took a step forward in free agency. However, is it enough of […]

The 2022 season marked a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. For the first time since 2004, they were without longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in the offseason. The Steelers were also without general manager Kevin Colbert as he stepped down following 22 years with the franchise. They would end up going 9-8 […]