The Steelers will be without cornerback Joey Porter Jr. for a third straight game on Sunday against the Bengals, with the fourth-year cornerback at an impasse in contract negotiations with the team, per Yahoo Sports. Porter Jr. is attracting trade interest from multiple NFC clubs, including the Cowboys, per reporting from Pro Football Talk and CBS Sports.
On the offensive line, Pittsburgh is making significant changes to the right side. Rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor will make his first start, while veteran Brock Hoffman gets the nod at right guard, according to Yahoo Sports. These adjustments come as coach Mike Tomlin—referred to as Mike McCarthy in one report—searches for stability along the offensive line.