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#Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr tells us the “the whole foot is jacked up” He told me he injured it in the Houston game. “Tweaked it, Houston game, and I just kept playing on it. Yeah. And you know, my 70% looks good. You know, that's what I think. So it just got worse, as I kept playing on.” He said that’s why they had to shut him down. “I feel like all the guys are, you know, wanting me to get back. You know, they know what I can do when I'm out there on the field. I bring a presence out there that is a game-changing type presence.” What does he need to do to feel comfortable to return? “You know, be able to cut. You know, I play a position where I got to guard the most athletic people on the field. So if I can't run, skip, or jump, then I'm no use out there.” He added he doesn’t want to be a liability to the team. I asked him if coming off had anything to do with maybe not having the stats he’s used to and not wanting to sully that? “No, because I just always have the most confidence in myself to feel like I could do what I can do against anybody, 70% or not. That's why I was out there with with the 70%. But it just, like I said, it just was getting worse. And I really don't care too much about the stats. I feel like my tape speaks for itself, and it is what it is.” He also says none of this is tied to his pending contract extension. He did tell me he was able to run today and hadn’t in awhile but didn’t give a clear answer on confidence to play. Porter Jr. has played in 3 games since arriving here. He missed last week w the injury and a game to illness so far.

The Steelers saw this Kaleb Johnson at practice everyday and said "I'm good"?

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Steelers get terrible trade update as Chiefs steal their wide receiver target 📸 Grace Smith/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect steelerswire.usatoday.com/st…

Mike Florio thinks the Steelers should at least try and make a call for Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: “Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson is the ultimate team player. And he’d ultimately never say publicly if he wanted to be traded to a new team. Teams looking for a receiver should make the call. Few players are untouchable when it comes to a trade. And even if the Vikings would hang up the phone and not listen, teams that need a high-end pass-catcher should try. The Rams currently are in a pickle, thanks to the placement of Puka Nacua on injured reserve, where he joins Davante Adams. The Chiefs could use help at the position, too. Ditto for the Steelers, who (like the Chiefs and Commanders), have interest in Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr.” #Steelers #NFL

Top ESPN NFL INSIDER Jeremy Fowler says the Steelers only want to trade late round draft picks. And name drops Calvin Ridley as the type of WR the Steelers are in the market for. Thanks but no thanks. This would be a wasted pointless move. Get a REAL WR!!!!

Joey Porter Jr. has been fantastic when he’s been on the field for the Cowboys. How often will that be? He’s been battling through a frustrating ankle.

The #Cowboys have ruled out former #Steelers WR George Pickens and CB Joey Porter Jr. for today's game vs. the #Colts. Both had been listed as questionable. steelersnow.com/ex-steelers-…

I legit have people. Even some semi intelligent ones. Who tell me they’d trade the Steelers 1st round pick for Justin Herbert. I think they’ve lost their minds. And their sense of sight.

Blockbuster proposal: CBS Sports is projecting a gigantic Steelers-Chargers WR swap. That would send Ladd McConkey to Pittsburgh. For Roman Wilson and a 2nd round pick. I would NOT make this deal. Would you?

Lamar Jackson is out 6-9 weeks with a fractured and dislocated thumb. But the former MVP has vowed to return -- assuming Baltimore stays alive. The Jacoby Brissett trade should help.

"Just feels like home." For the third straight game inside Carnie Smith Stadium, Bobby Bacon set a career-high with five total touchdowns on Saturday. After the game, @Sizzling_bacon5 emphasized his love for Pitt State and Gorilla Nation. @PittStGorillas | @GorillasFB

JEREMIAH SMITH FRUSTRATED 😳 Smith was seen screaming toward the sideline as Ohio State trailed Oregon 31-14 late in the third quarter.

The NFL fined Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker $17,911 for this hit on Deshaun Watson last week. Watson entered the concussion protocol a day later and has since cleared. Shedeur Sanders is expected to start Sunday vs. New Orleans.

Who has been the biggest surprise for the Steelers so far this season? #Steelers #NFL