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– Steelers’ cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been named among some of the best rookies in the National Football League.
On Tuesday, the Pro Football Writers of America announced its all-rookie team and the Steelers’ second-round pick was on the list.
This past season, Porter recorded 42 tackles, with 32 of those being solo tackles, 10 passes defended, an interception, and a tackle for a loss.
Porter was not a starter through the first six weeks of the season but his play forced him into the rotation by week 8 when he started against the Jaguars and then never relinquished the spot.
For Porter, the ramp-up in playing time was a blessing.
“I think about that often,” Porter said to Steelers.com. “If I played Week 1, I don’t know how my body would feel. I am glad they slowed the process down for me.”
Meanwhile, the Houston Texans were well-represented by the PFWA All-Rookie team with quarterback C.J. Stroud being named both rookie of the year and offensive rookie of the year.
Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. of the Texans was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed Thomas Brown for their offensive coordinator opening.
On the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, the Steelers confirmed they interviewed Brown, the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator. He is the first candidate confirmed by the team to interview for the offensive coordinator opening.
The 37-year-old Brown joined the Carolina Panthers staff for the 2023 season after spending the previous three years with the Los Angeles Rams. Before becoming a Rams coach, Brown spent multiple years in the college ranks, including time with the Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Bulldogs. He has been coaching since 2011.
Before becoming a coach, Brown played for the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns. He had a decorated college career with the Bulldogs.
Brown has received interest from around the league this offseason, including reportedly interviewing for the Tennessee Titans head coach opening. The Carolina Panthers are owned by Pittsburgh native David Tepper, a former Pittsburgh Steelers minority shareholder who bought the Panthers in 2018 for $2.3 billion.