​Joey Porter Jr. just added fuel to the fire that is his contract situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers, posting a cryptic message on social media as rumors and speculation swirl.On Sunday, Porter posted an Instagram story featuring his pre-game introduction at Acrisure Stadium. Many began to speculate as to what the message could mean, but there are really only two options. One, Porter is hyping up his return to action with the Steelers, potentially with a new deal. Or two, Porter is reminiscing about the good old days as the contract situation continues to get uglier day by day and week by week. Honestly, previous reports may support the latter.Joey Porter Jr.’s Instagram story pic.twitter.com/JrwaUZN7NL— Noah Strackbein (@NoahStrackbein) August 23, 2026Porter, who’s looking for a long-term extension, saw the cornerback market explode, with multiple players eclipsing the $30 million-per-year range.There have also been reports that Porter and the Steelers remain far apart in contract talks, while NFL insider Jordan Schultz claimed that other teams were wondering about Porter’s trade availability.Hopefully, Porter was hinting at a potential deal being imminent, and the two sides can put this situation to bed as the regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons looms.For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any preseason news and injury updates, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Joey Porter Jr.’s cryptic message goes viral amid contract drama with Steelers