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It’s time for the Steelers to embrace the youth movement

Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. engraved himself into the Ravens-Steelers rivalry by getting a game-changing interception in the fourth quarter of the Steelers’ 17-10 win on Sunday afternoon. Now, heading into the Week 6 bye, Porter’s interception is one of just many signals to the Steelers coaching staff — it’s time for the Steelers to embrace the youth movement.

Fans have been clamoring for the rookie to get increased snaps, especially with the play of both starting cornerbacks Patrick Peterson and Levi Wallace. With Levi Wallace again struggling in the first half, the Steelers made a change, putting Porter Jr.