Joey Porter Jr. Ruled Out for Week 4
Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for Thursday night's game against Cleveland after being limited Wednesday with a back issue.
Joey Porter Jr. Injury Update
PITCBLast updated:
Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for Thursday night's game against Cleveland after being limited Wednesday with a back issue.
Current Status
StatusInjured
Injuryback
PracticeLimited
Game status—
Injury timeline
Joey Porter Jr. Injury History
9 updates · Latest September 30, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. Cleared
Joey Porter Jr. was cleared on September 23, 2026. Pittsburgh's Week 3 report changed Porter's listing to not injury related/conditioning on Sept. 23 and 24, with no back injury designation.
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Joey Porter Jr. Ruled Out for Week 2
Pittsburgh ruled Joey Porter Jr. out for Sunday's game against New England with a back injury.
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Joey Porter Jr. Leaves Thursday Practice Early
Joey Porter Jr. left Pittsburgh's Thursday practice early with a trainer and was listed as limited with a back injury.
Joey Porter Jr. Inactive for Week 1
Joey Porter Jr. is inactive against Atlanta after entering Sunday questionable with a back injury.
Joey Porter Jr. Unlikely to Play Week 1
Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play against Atlanta on Sunday while listed as questionable with a back injury.
Joey Porter Jr. Questionable for Week 1
Pittsburgh listed Joey Porter Jr. as questionable for Sunday's Week 1 game against Atlanta because of a back injury.
Joey Porter Jr. Returns to Steelers Practice
Joey Porter Jr. returned to Pittsburgh practice on September 1st after being activated from PUP.
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Joey Porter Jr. Activated From PUP
Pittsburgh activated Joey Porter Jr. from the PUP list on August 30. The move returns him to the active roster before the regular season.
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