Joey Porter Jr. Returns to Practice Amid Contract Standoff

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has returned to practice after recovering from a back injury that placed him on the PUP list. Despite his return to the field, his availability for the Week 1 season opener remains uncertain due to ongoing contract extension negotiations. Pittsburgh has indicated it will not continue talks into the regular season, leaving Porter's status for the upcoming game in doubt as he weighs his options without a new deal.