Jalen Ramsey says "pay Joey Porter"
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Key Points:
- Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey returned to practice after exiting the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list during 2026 training camp.
- Ramsey emphasized the importance of having the entire secondary on the field and urged the team to resolve contract issues with Joey Porter.
- Joey Porter, a second-round pick in 2023, remains on the PUP list due to a contract holdout, with negotiations between him and the Steelers currently at an impasse.
- Porter faces several options: accept the Steelers' multi-year offer, play the final year of his rookie contract, continue sitting out, or be traded.
- The Steelers have a policy against signing new contracts after the season starts, adding urgency to resolving Porter's situation before the regular season begins.
