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Coverage dated September 7, 2026

Mike McCarthy Drops Cryptic Answer on Joey Porter Jr's Status for Week 1

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Steelers HC Mike McCarthy offers a vague update on Joey Porter Jr's contract standoff, with his Week 1 status still up in the air.

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  1. Triblive

    Will Joey Porter Jr. play in Steelers’ opener? Who will start at right tackle? Mike McCarthy drops hints (opens Triblive)

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    Six-plus months into the Mike McCarthy tenure but only six days out from his regular-season debut as Pittsburgh Steelers coach, plenty remains up in the air regarding Sunday’s opener.

  2. Newsweek

    Mike McCarthy Drops Cryptic Answer on Joey Porter Jr's Status for Week 1 (opens Newsweek)

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    Steelers HC Mike McCarthy offers a vague update on Joey Porter Jr's contract standoff, with his Week 1 status still up in the air.