Joey Porter Jr.: I don't know if I'll play Week One without a new contract
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Key Points:
- Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is seeking a new contract and has expressed uncertainty about playing in Week One without a new deal in place.
- Porter was recently activated from the physically unable to perform list and participated in practice, but gave mixed responses about his readiness to play in the season opener.
- He acknowledged the stress of his contract situation but feels supported by coaches and teammates, emphasizing the business nature of the negotiations.
- The Steelers have stated they will not negotiate with Porter during the regular season, leaving less than two weeks to reach an agreement before the season starts.
- Porter’s comments suggest he may hold out of the season opener if a new contract is not finalized.
