Mike Tomlin promised changes. It doesn’t sound like expanding CB Joey Porter Jr.’s role is one of them. Speaking with reporters Thursday, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin downplayed the chance for Porter to see more snaps this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. In fact, it was his clearest denial of that possibility.
“No, not yet,” Austin said via Steelers.com’s Mike Prisuta. “He’s working hard. I like the way he’s working, he’s making strides. Is he ready for full time right now? I’m not sure I can say I really feel great about that. But yes, he is working in the right direction, he’s trending in the right direction and at some point we expect him to be out there.