Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. exited Thursday’s practice before the session ended while accompanied by an athletic trainer, creating a fresh concern only days after he had been cleared to return from a back issue.
Porter leaves Thursday workout
The Steelers did not provide further details on why Porter left the field or whether the departure was connected to his recent back injury. His status for the club’s next game was not immediately known.
- Porter had recently been cleared after dealing with a back injury.
- He departed Thursday’s practice early with an athletic trainer.
- No diagnosis, timetable or game designation was announced.
Secondary situation bears watching
Porter is a key piece of Pittsburgh’s defensive backfield, and the team will be monitoring his practice availability closely in the days ahead. Any absence would put added pressure on the Steelers’ cornerback depth as they prepare for their next kickoff.
