Porter totaled 70 tackles (53 solo) and seven pass defenses, including an interception, over 16 regular-season contests in 2024. Porter solidified a starting role in his second year as a pro, playing at least 95 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in 15 of his 16 games, with the exception being a Week 16 loss to Baltimore during which he suffered a calf injury. The Penn State product improved upon his rookie numbers in tackles but had three fewer defensed passes. Porter should enter 2025 as a locked-in starter in what will be the third year of his rookie contract.
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Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
7/26/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 193 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2; Pk (PIT)
Birthplace
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Position
CB
College
Penn State
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Porter totaled 70 tackles (53 solo) and seven pass defenses, including an interception, over 16 regular-season contests in 2024. Porter solidified a starting role in his second year as a pro, playing at least 95 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in 15 of his 16 games, with the exception being a Week 16 loss to Baltimore during which he suffered a calf injury. The Penn State product improved upon his rookie numbers in tackles but had three fewer defensed passes. Porter should enter 2025 as a locked-in starter in what will be the third year of his rookie contract.
Porter (knee) carries no injury designation into Saturday's regular-season finale against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Porter was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a knee injury, but he'll be good to go for Saturday's AFC North showdown after ending the week with consecutive limited practices. In his seven games since the Steelers' Week 9 bye, Porter has logged 31 tackles (25 solo) and three pass defenses. Porter's return is timely, as Donte Jackson is listed as questionable due to a back injury.
Porter (knee) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Porter sat out last Wednesday's Week 17 loss to the Chiefs, but head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Monday that the second-year cornerback is expected to return to the field Saturday for the team's regular-season finale. Barring a setback in the final two practices of the week, that should be the case, as Porter was able to participate without limitations Tuesday. His return would likely send Cory Trice or Cameron Sutton to a rotational role.
Head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Porter (knee) is "scheduled to make it back" for the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Bengals on Saturday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Porter was sidelined for the Steelers' 29-10 loss to the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a knee injury he suffered against the Ravens in Week 16. It appears that the 2023 second-round pick is on track to return for Pittsburgh's regular-season finale, and his practice participation over the coming week will be worth monitoring. Porter's return would help bolster a Steelers' secondary that will be tasked with slowing down the formidable pass-catching duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Saturday.
Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Porter suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' 34-17 loss to the Ravens in Week 16. He was unable to participate in walkthroughs and practices following this past Saturday's contest, and he will miss his first game of the 2024 regular season Wednesday. Cory Trice and James Pierre are the top two candidates to serve as Pittsburgh's second starting outside corner opposite Donte Jackson due to Porter's injury.
Coach Mike Tomlin clarified that Porter suffered a knee injury in Saturday's loss to the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. Porter's injury was initially deemed a calf issue, but it was determined the knee injury was causing deferred pain to the calf area. Porter was originally injured in the first half, tried to return in the third quarter, but was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The Steelers face the Chiefs on Wednesday, making it a short week for Porter to try and get healthy.
Porter (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Ravens, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports. Porter exited with a calf injury during the first half. The 24-year-old tried to overcome the issue and returned to the field in the third quarter, but it appears this issue will ultimately be too signficant for him to continue. He'll now have a short time to get healthy before Pittsburgh plays on Christmas Day versus Kansas City, leaving just three days between games. In Porter's absence, reserve corners Cory Trice and James Pierre will have to take on bigger roles versus Baltimore.
Porter (calf) has returned to Saturday's game against the Ravens, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Porter left with a calf injury in the first half but is back on the field for the third quarter. The 2023 second-round pick will move back into his role as one of the top cornerbacks for Pittsburgh.
Porter is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Ravens due to a calf injury. Porter logged two tackles before exiting during the first half. Leading into Week 16, the second-year cornerback has already achieved career highs in tackles this season with 61, and he's logged six passes defended over 14 games. Fellow starter Donte Jackson (back) is already inactive, leaving reserve cornerbacks Cory Trice and James Pierre are the next men up on the perimeter of the Steelers' defense.