PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers will be without three defensive starters against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, including cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Coach Mike Tomlin was initially optimistic that Porter Jr., who experienced hamstring tightness against the Jets, would be available Sunday. But Porter Jr. didn't participate in practice all week.
With Porter Jr. out, the Steelers will turn to offseason addition Brandin Echols and James Pierre to help fill in for the cornerback.
"Absolutely, I believe so," defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said of Brandin Echols capability of playing outside corner in Porter Jr.