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Yardbarker NBA reports that Joey Porter Jr. did not suit up for Pittsburgh's 20-13 season-opening victory against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13, with the Steelers citing a back issue that had already sidelined him through most of August on the physically unable to perform list. The absence has since fueled speculation about his future with the franchise, including what the team might command in a potential trade. For now, the second-year cornerback remains unavailable, and the front office faces questions about depth, value, and whether this injury narrative masks a deeper organizational calculation.
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