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Joey Porter Jr. says lack of extension with Steelers is 'old news,' denies he requested a trade amid contract dispute

Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has addressed his ongoing contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, dismissing chatter about a potential trade request while clarifying that his stalled extension talks are behind him.

The defender has been dealing with a back injury that kept him sidelined, though an insider reported his back is now fine following practice, and Porter intends to return to the field once he is fully healthy.