Steelers CB Leaves Game With Injury

Pittsburgh Second-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. departed the game following the opening play of the third quarter due to what seemed to be a shoulder injury, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers defense its first concerning injury of the season.

After the opening play of the third quarter, Porter was carried to the sidelines while being held by his shoulder. When the medical team examined him, it appeared like he was in pain as they were treating him. The trainers then brought him to the blue medical tent for an additional assessment.

Porter is the Steelers’ No. 1 cornerback and is viewed as the stop gap for opponent’s top wide receiver. Last season as a rookie, Porter followed opposing team’s No. 1 wide receiver in each week, and would likely do the same this season. Even with Donte Jackson on the roster, Porter was viewed as the team’s top player at the position, and the man to shut down players like Drake London in Week 1.

Without Porter, the Steelers will turn to second-year cornerback Cory Trice Jr. to replace him. Darius Rush, another second-year player, is also available off the bench. Neither played much last season, with Rush being acquired mid-season and Trice missing the entire year with an ACL injury.

This is a developing story. Steelers OnSI will continue to provide updates on Porter’s injury as more information becomes available.