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Steelers Trade Porter Jr. After Back Pain Claim

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. after he claimed back pain during practice, which the team considered the 'final straw' in their relationship.

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers decided to trade Porter Jr. after he claimed back pain on Wednesday, despite participating fully in practice for two days prior. This move came after the team realized Porter was committed to his stance and wouldn't blink first.

Porter Jr. achieved his goal of getting a one-way ticket out of Pittsburgh, similar to former Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons who was traded to the Packers last year when he refused to play without a new deal. Interestingly, Porter isn't even listed on the Cowboys' injury report, one day after being ruled out by the Steelers with a back issue. chickenroadslot.lat