Steelers activate Joey Porter Jr. as contract talks stall

In the US, the Pittsburgh Steelers activated cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the physically unable to perform list on August 30, 2026. This move allows him to practice and play in Week 1, despite ongoing contract negotiations that have not progressed. General Manager Omar Khan expressed the team's desire for Porter to finish his career in Pittsburgh, but reiterated the policy of halting contract talks during the season.