Joey Porter Jr. Ramping Up After Missing Week 1 With Back Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for Week 1 against Atlanta due to a back injury and ongoing ramp-up period after missing training camp on the PUP list. Coach Mike McCarthy took responsibility for the decision, noting he hopes to increase Porter's workload in practice. Porter is in the final year of his contract and wants an extension, though trade rumors swirl as he works toward full practice participation.