So, you have read about Joey Porter’s suspension. You might have also read about his Pro Bowl selection. Then, you might have wondered why he was suspended by the Dolphins for undisclosed reasons. And then there are all the rumors that swirl around Porter and the Steelers. Is Porter still on the Steelers coaching staff? Let’s take a look. Whether he is still a coach or a free agent is another matter entirely.
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Joey Porter played for the Steelers from 1999 until 2006
Porter played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1999 until 2006, and he’s fifth on the Steelers’ all-time list of sacks. During his career, Porter was a force to be reckoned with, leading his team to the 2005 Super Bowl title, where they became the first No. 6 seed in NFL history to win the big game. Porter, however, was released two months after the Steelers hired Mike Tomlin as their new coach. Porter’s release saved the team $6 million, and his replacement is James Harrison.
He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2004
Porter was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second time, finishing second behind Jason Gildon. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2004 and went on to make his second Pro Bowl appearance. In his career, Porter has amassed more than 10.5 sacks, including 2.5 sacks in 2004. He has also registered 56 tackles, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles. Porter also had one interception, which made him the second-highest total in his career.
He was suspended by the Dolphins for undisclosed reasons
The Miami Dolphins have suspended outside linebacker Joey Porter for undisclosed reasons. The former linebacker played three seasons in Miami, finishing with 32 sacks and two interceptions. He was one of the better players on the field, but his off-field issues caused him to be suspended for one game. He was also fined by the league for calling out Cleveland quarterback Kellen Winslow Jr. and accused referees of cheating. His off-field behavior also created a lot of buzz, and he was released from the Dolphins in March.
He coached for the Steelers from 2015-18
After a string of injuries and other mishaps during his tenure as assistant coach of the Steelers, Joey Porter left the organization to coach for the Bengals in 2018. In September, he was involved in an altercation with a player from the Cincinnati Bengals during a playoff game. Porter had hit Bengals receiver Antonio Brown with a helmet in an attempt to intercept a pass. Porter was subsequently fined $5,000 and the Steelers were forced to forfeit a game. In addition, the incident left Porter irritated, but he continued his coaching duties.
He fought his brother-in-law
There’s a lot of trash talk going around about whether or not Joey Porter fought his brother-inlaw. In the case of the alleged incident involving Levi Jones and Joey Porter, there’s more to this story than just one incident. Porter is accused of punching the former Bengals linebacker, who is 195 pounds. The two had an altercation in a casino on Sunday night. Police say that Porter hit the former linebacker in the face. The officers who responded to the incident, including officer Paul Abel, told reporters that Porter had punched Neskow and slapped him with a gun. They filled out a police report, but didn’t comment on whether the fight was true or not. The officer has a history of assault and reckless endangerment.
He was arrested on DUI and assault charges in 2008
On Monday, police arrested Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Joey Porter on DUI and assault charges. A detailed incident report was released by police, and multiple reports about the arrest and arresting officer pointed to the same details. Porter has a history of legal problems, including being arrested for DUI and assault in California in 2008. While the circumstances of this arrest are not the same as the one this weekend, there are some similarities.
He was ejected before kickoff in 2005
The reason Joey Porter was ejected before a game isn’t quite clear. He was ejected due to unnecessary roughness, and the NFL fined him $198,676 for it. The ejection was in response to a pregame fight. Porter’s replacement was James Harrison, who made his NFL debut. The players and fans slammed the refs, but the ejection was a real shock for everyone involved.
He retired from football after the 2011 season
Porter was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and retired after the 2011 season. In March 2010, Porter was suspended for one game and later released by the team. Then, he signed a deal worth $24 million with the Arizona Cardinals. Porter, however, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and assaulting a police officer. Porter played his final game in 2011 and was named Defensive Assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in February 2014.