The Steelers activated cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, clearing the way for him to practice and play in Week 1. The move comes without Porter receiving the contract extension he sought during the offseason.

The team has made clear there will be no movement on a new deal once the season begins. ESPN reported that the Steelers maintain a longstanding policy against negotiating contracts during the season, and that policy will apply to Porter, who is in the final year of his rookie deal.

Porter's activation resolves his status ahead of the regular season, though the broader question of his future with the club remains unresolved. Steelers GM Omar Khan expressed optimism about the cornerback's long-term future, saying the team hopes Porter finishes his career in Pittsburgh.