Eagles Sign Steelers CB Target | Stephen Thompson, All Steelers

The Porter family line of NFL defensive backs was revived when Joey Porter Jr. went to the Pittsburgh Steelers took Joey Porter Jr. with the 32nd overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft and now another name is being added to the list.

Shon Stephens, the cousin of the Steelers’ young star cornerback, has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, according to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo. Stephens was set to attend rookie minicamp in Pittsburgh before inking a deal with the team across the state.

5 Teams That Reignited Super Bowl Hopes After Acing 2024 NFL Draft, Free Agency | Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report

The Pittsburgh Steelers operate at a Super Bowl standard. Truth be told, the organization hasn’t actually been anywhere close to that level for multiple years.

The inevitable decline of expectations began by holding onto Ben Roethlisberger too long as he played out the final years of his last contract. Since that point, the Steelers have struggled to find a suitable successor behind center.

The Kenny Pickett first-round selection flopped. To Pittsburgh’s credit, the organization didn’t fall prey to the sunk-cost fallacy. Instead, general manager Omar Khan immediately pursued Russell Wilson after the Denver Broncos released the veteran quarterback.

Hunter Renfrow Tabbed as Potential WR Target for Steelers | Chris Ward, Steelers Now

“Hunter Renfrow remains available, and he’s only a couple of seasons removed from his 2021 Pro Bowl campaign. While injuries and a general lack of playing time limited the 28-year-old to only 585 yards over the past two seasons, he racked up 103 catches and 1,038 yards in 2021.

“Adding Renfrow would give Pittsburgh another viable slot option. It would provide valuable depth while potentially unlocking the ability to move Wilson around the formation.”