Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, Joey Porter Jr. made progress in the 2024 season, but he still struggled with penalties. Known for his physicality and aggressive style, Porter was drafted with concerns about his tendency to draw flags,

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) AP

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a very important offseason in 2025. It is safe to say the trajectory of the franchise over the next few seasons is reliant on whatever moves will be made throughout the offseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has the potential to become a foundational piece of the team's defense, though he understands that he needs to ta

Porter solidified a starting role in his second year as a pro, playing at least 95 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in 15 of his 16 games, with the exception being a Week 16 loss to Baltimore during which he suffered a calf injury.

Pro Football Focus believes that New York Jets ' cornerback D.J. Reed has an obvious best landing spot, and it would be with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Reed, who is a free agent, said he was ready to leave and see his other options by the end of the season.

To make matters worse, he was a penalty magnet. Of the 20 most penalized players this season, 18 are offensive linemen. Porter and rookie Terrion Arnold are the only two in the top 20. Porter surrendered 137 yards in penalty yardage, third-most in the entire league. He’s got to figure out how to cover effectively without mauling receivers.

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