Steelers list Michael Pittman Jr., Joey Porter Jr. inactive; elevate Homer and Slaughter

Two starters — Pittman Jr. (WR) and Joey Porter Jr. (CB) — were ruled out for Week 2; roster elevations filled game-day spots.

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- Out for Week 2: No. 11 WR Michael Pittman Jr.; No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr.
- Also inactive: No. 16 QB Drew Allar (listed as inactive), No. 73 G Gennings Dunker, No. 92 DL Kevin Jobity Jr., No. 96 DE Gabriel Rubio.
- Porter has now missed consecutive games.
- Elevated to active/inactive roster for the game: RB Travis Homer; DB Doneiko Slaughter.
- Slaughter had been activated for Week 1 as well.
- Homer was signed in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
- Cornerback reps: Jamel Dean and Asante Samuel Jr. took on primary outside corner duties.
- Samuel previously returned from spinal fusion surgery and was elevated from the practice squad earlier in the season.

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