Porter's Back Pain Final Straw for Steelers

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers decided to make a trade after Porter claimed back pain on Wednesday, despite participating in practice for two days prior. This move came after the team initially believed Porter would eventually give in to his contract demands.

Porter's situation mirrors that of former Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, who was also traded to the Packers last year after holding out for a new deal. The Steelers ultimately granted Porter's wish of leaving Pittsburgh, suggesting they accepted his commitment to the holdout was genuine. librea.one