Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey has heard enough of Joey Porter Jr. conspiracy talk

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey publicly denied rumors that he advised former teammate Joey Porter Jr. to fake an injury to force a trade. Porter sat out Pittsburgh's first three games before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys, prompting speculation about Ramsey's involvement. Ramsey dismissed the narrative on social media, insisting he wanted to play alongside Porter and never encouraged him to sit out.

Ramsey also addressed his recent remarks regarding secondary preparation after Pittsburgh added cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith. He clarified that he respects the coaching staff but emphasized that new defensive backs require on-field chemistry rather than just studying playbooks. The Steelers face secondary depth concerns ahead of their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.