Joey Porter Jr. Ruled Out For Week 2 Amid Ongoing Contract Friction

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots due to a back injury and conditioning. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted Porter left Thursday's practice early and remained limited Friday. After starting the season on the PUP list with back issues, Porter continues to be sidelined while ongoing contract extension disagreements spark trade rumors linking him to teams like the Cowboys and Chiefs.