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Joey Porter unlikely to play vs. Falcons, trade remains possibility

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joey Porter Jr. is doubtful to suit up for the team's opening-week clash against the Atlanta Falcons.

Porter's participation has been thrown into serious doubt because of an ongoing contractual stalemate combined with a back ailment, raising speculation about a potential deal to send him elsewhere.

In response to Porter's murky situation, Pittsburgh promoted secondary member Doneiko Slaughter to their active roster for the Week 1 tilt. The move signals the franchise's readiness to take the field without their featured cornerback as negotiations and physical setbacks leave his near-term future with the organization unresolved.