Joey Porter Jr. thrives on the pressure. Wants it. Invites it. Needs it. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin first noticed it more than a decade ago, when Porter was just a kid running around the team facility while his father,

Sunday was a rough one for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was tasked with contending with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Porter ended up with four penalties and struggled.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a high scoring win against the Cincinnati Bengals and are now preparing for a rematch against the Cleveland Browns, who they lost to in Week 12 on Thursday Night Football.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke highly of CB Joey Porter Jr. even after he committed four accepted penalties in Week 13.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin discusses Joey Porter Jr.’s growth, balancing technique with remaining aggressive against NFL receivers.

The Steelers’ defense had some struggles in the run game early on and had several penalties that gave big yardage to the Bengals. Specifically, Joey Porter Jr. had six penalties, four of which were accepted.

Joey Porter Jr. has drawn as much attention for his penalties as his pass coverage, but Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin continues to defend the second-year cornerback’s play. Even after Porter drew six flags — and,