Porter's Patience: The Unspoken Rhetoric in the Steelers' Injury Report The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to hold Joey Porter Jr.
out of their season opening win against the Atlanta Falcons has sparked debate about the team's handling of the young cornerback's injury and contract situation.
Coach Mike McCarthy's noncommittal stance on Porter's timeline to return may seem cautious, but it also underscores a deeper issue: the blurred lines between physical recovery and financial pragmatism.