Joey Porter Jr. ruled out again as Steelers face Browns

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:20 · Archive

Joey Porter Jr. is ruled out for Pittsburgh's game against Cleveland after a back injury.

Joey Porter Jr. will miss the Pittsburgh Steelers' matchup against the Cleveland Browns after being ruled out with a back injury. The cornerback will sit out his fourth consecutive game of the season.

Earlier in the week, there had been signs of progress in Porter Jr.'s return. He was listed as a full participant in the Steelers' Monday practice, which raised the possibility of him making his season debut against the Browns. However, the subsequent back injury ended those hopes.

The Steelers are hoping to have other defensive backs available for the game. The outlets report that the team is optimistic about the availability of Brandin Echols and Jalen Ramsey for the matchup against Cleveland.

TribLIVE reports that trade speculation surrounding Porter Jr. has continued, with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' recent radio appearance doing little to quell rumours of a potential move from Pittsburgh.

How it is being reported

• Ruled out again, Joey Porter Jr. will miss his fourth straight game for the SteelersPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 30 Sept, 21:09
• Pittsburgh Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. saga takes another bad twistPennLive · 30 Sept, 20:24
• Jerry Jones’ radio appearance advances Joey Porter Jr. trade speculation from DallasTribLIVE · 30 Sept, 11:37
• The Steelers are holding their breath on Joey Porter Jr., but get good news on two other defensive backsPennLive · 29 Sept, 22:05
• Steelers list Joey Porter Jr. as full participant in Monday practiceTribLIVE · 28 Sept, 23:55
• The promising sign that Joey Porter Jr. could be back for the Steelers soonPennLive · 28 Sept, 23:47

In this story: Joey Porter Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Cleveland Browns · Brandin Echols · Jalen Ramsey · Dallas Cowboys · Jerry Jones

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