Joey Porter Jr. Confirms Steelers Return, Exact Game Date Undecided
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has confirmed he will play this season, though the specific date for his return to the field remains to be determined.
Brooke Pryor Sep 24, 2026, 03:53 PM ET Close Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50022488/joey-porter-says-play-steelers-26-tbd)._
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