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Steelers defense struggles in first game without Joey Porter Jr.

Original: The Steelers defense cracks in its first test of the Post-Joey Porter Jr. era https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651856/2

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost Joey Porter Jr. in a trade to the Browns, and their defense showed cracks in its first game since the move. Pittsburgh's secondary was tested and broken down, raising questions about whether the deal left the unit too thin heading deeper into the NFL season.

Why now: The Steelers' defense underperformed immediately after trading away star cornerback Joey Porter Jr., fueling debate over the move.

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• The Steelers defense cracks in its first test of the Post-Joey Porter Jr. era https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651856/2026/10/02/steelers-defense-joey-porter-trade-browns/ # Sports # Football # NFL · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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