Regarding the injury woes that have haunted the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, when it rains, it pours. Week 16’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens brought yet another setback for the Black and Gold, as starting CB Joey Porter Jr. suffered a calf injury during the contest.
Initially, the injury seemed minor, with the Steelers cornerback managing to return to the Week 16 matchup. However, the true severity of the injury revealed itself shortly afterward.
ESPN’s Brooke Pryor would report that sideline trainers indicated Porter’s knee was injured as well, and this combination with the calf injury was too much for the young cornerback to play on.
HC Mike Tomlin couldn’t ease concerns about Porter’s injury, stating that it is unlikely the Steelers cornerback will recover in time for the Christmas Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mike Tomlin said CB Joey Porter Jr. (knee) should be “questionable” for the Chiefs on Christmas, but adding he might have “a difficult time being ready.”
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) December 22, 2024
Porter is arguably the Steelers’ best lockdown corner, and his absence will be deeply felt against three-time Super Bowl-winning QB Patrick Mahomes in Week 17’s matchup between the Steelers and Chiefs on Christmas Day, at 1:00 PM EST.
