Last week, the New York Jets shook up the market by handing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner a massive four-year, $120 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid corner in NFL history. Now, the Pittsburgh Steelers may already be planning ahead with their next big cornerback contract.
It’s a landmark deal, one that not only rewards elite production but also sets the standard for other top-tier defensive backs looking to cash in. And whether the Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to admit it or not, the clock is now ticking on Joey Porter Jr.
For Steelers fans, this moment is a double-edged sword.