- Porter returned to practice after a balky back but said he won’t commit to playing the Sept. 13 opener if he and the Steelers can’t agree on a new contract — talks are still unresolved.
- The 26-year-old has been a top man‑to‑man corner (hasn’t allowed a TD as the primary defender since his rookie year) and believes he should be paid accordingly; teammates and vets back him.
- Pittsburgh won’t negotiate once the regular season starts, but the team has done last‑minute deals before (T.J. Watt), so a resolution could still happen close to kickoff.
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