Will Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr.? What fans should know

The Pittsburgh Steelers' situation with Joey Porter Jr. is getting ugly fast as the 2026 season continues to roll on, with trade rumors and speculation generating more buzz by the day. But will the Steelers actually consider a trade? Possibly, but there's reason to believe Porter isn't going anywhere unless there's an offer on the table Pittsburgh simply can't refuse.

Porter was looking for a contract extension over the past several months, but unfortunately, the deadline to get a deal done with the Steelers came and went. Pittsburgh refuses to negotiate contracts midseason, which means Porter will either have to play out his rookie deal or hold out from games.