Three Rivers Report: Joey Porter contract saga continues, Browns name Deshaun Watson starter
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 22: Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) on the field prior to the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 22, 2026, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAs the preseason finale approaches for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the non-quarterback storyline dominating the team is the contract negotiations with star cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wants to get to work with Porter, but understands the nature of the business.
I learned this in my early years as a head coach; you have to separate the business from the football," McCarthy said. Sometimes it's easier than others."
The 26-year-old cornerback is coming off his best season as a pro and is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal. The Steelers locked up two other draft picks from the same class in Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington. You can assume both sides want to get a deal done, but as of right now, the negotiations are at an impasse."
I wouldn't worry too much, Steelers fans. The only concern is when the deal is done and what shape Porter Jr will be in.
For now, here is Tuesday's Three Rivers Report.
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