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Steelers Trade Porter Jr. After Back Pain Claim

The Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. after he claimed back pain on Wednesday, described as the 'final straw' in their relationship.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr. after the cornerback claimed back pain on Wednesday, despite fully participating in practice for two days. This move came after the team determined Porter was committed to holding out for a new contract, similar to how the Cowboys handled Micah Parsons last year. goldparty.lat

Porter ultimately achieved his goal of getting a one-way ticket out of Pittsburgh. Interestingly, he's not listed on the Cowboys' injury report, just a day after being limited in Pittsburgh's final report and ruled out for Thursday night's game.