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Joey Porter Jr.

Joey Porter Jr. is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft, he played college football at Penn State. Notably, he is the son of former NFL linebacker Joey Porter, who was also drafted by the Steelers in 1999, carrying on a family legacy with the team.


July 26, 2000: Joey Porter Jr. was born

On July 26, 2000, Joseph Eugene Porter Jr. was born. He is the son of former NFL linebacker Joey Porter.

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July 26, 2023: Signing with the Steelers

On July 26, 2023, Joey Porter Jr. signed a four-year, $9.61 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $8.99 million guaranteed and a $3.99 million signing bonus.

September 10, 2023: Regular Season Debut

On September 10, 2023, Joey Porter Jr. made his professional regular season debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a home game against the San Francisco 49ers, recording one solo tackle in a 7–30 loss.

October 8, 2023: First Career Interception

On October 8, 2023, Joey Porter Jr. recorded two tackles, one pass deflection, and made his first career interception against the Baltimore Ravens, intercepting a pass by Lamar Jackson intended for Odell Beckham. The interception led to a Steelers' comeback victory.

October 6, 2024: Interception against the Dallas Cowboys

On October 6, 2024, Joey Porter Jr. had four combined tackles, one pass deflection, and his lone interception of the season against the Dallas Cowboys, picking off a pass from Dak Prescott intended for CeeDee Lamb, in a 17–20 loss.