Joey Porter Jr.'s long-term Steelers future is suddenly in doubt

Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers failed to reach a long-term extension before Pittsburgh's Week 1 negotiating deadline. With contract talks now expected to pause until next offseason, his long-term future in Pittsburgh is suddenly up in the air. The two sides remain far apart on a long-term deal. Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport report Pittsburgh has been open to listening to trade offers for Porter. If Porter plays out his rookie deal, Pittsburgh could still use the franchise tag on him in 2027. Porter is unlikely to play Week 1 while dealing with a back injury and working his way back into game shape. Is this just contract leverage, or the beginning of the end for JPJ in Pittsburgh?