Joey Porter - #55 - LB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 248 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/22/1977 |
| Birthplace | Bakersfield, CA |
| College | Colorado State |
| Years played | 14 |
| Drafted | 1999, 3rd round, 12th pick by Steelers |
Cardinals place OLB Porter on I.R.
The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they have placed veteran OLB Joey Porter on injured reserve and has elevated LB Brandon Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster.
Cardinals have a keeper in rookie OLB Acho
With a knack for always being in the right place at the right time, Cardinals rookie OLB Sam Acho has come on strong in place of the injured Joey Porter.
Cardinals' Porter agrees to restructure contract
Cardinals brass gave Joey Porter an ulimatum: Restructure his deal or be cut. He chose wisely.
Cardinals could make major changes at linebacker
With the exception of quarterback, the position that could change the most for the Cardinals is linebacker, where we hear it's possible only one of the four LBs who began the season as a starter (Paris Lenon) could return ...
Porter suffers triceps injury
Cardinals veteran OLB Joey Porter has a significant triceps injury, head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Monday.
Top pass rusher right behind QB on Cardinals' wish list
While the Cardinals definitely will be looking for QB help this offseason for obvious reasons, they very well could opt for a quality pass rusher in the first round of the 2011 draft if one is available that they believe ...
Cardinals going straight downhill in a hurry
After looking awful on both sides of the ball in their 36-18 loss to a Seahawks team that couldn’t have been more awful itself the previous two games, the Cardinals look like dead meat in the desert.
Cardinals continuing to run on empty
Perhaps more blame for the Cardinals' medicore season up to now should be placed on a running game that has been a major disappointment the first eight games.
Rhodes, Lenon helping Cards as Porter struggles
What is the consensus in the desert on the job turned in up to now by the Cardinals' defensive trio of FS Kerry Rhodes, ILB Paris Lenon and OLB Joey Porter? In the words of the rock singer/actor/sports ...
Young OLB Brown looking good for Cardinals
Our sources in the desert tell us second-year OLB Cody Brown, a second-round pick in 2009 who suffered a season-ending left wrist injury in training camp last year, is making good progress.
Charges against Cardinals OLB Porter dropped
No charges will be filed against Cardinals OLB Joey Porter in connection with his recent arrest on suspicion of DUI and resisting arrest.
Report: Cardinals LB Porter arrested for DUI, assaulting officer
Cardinals OLB Joey Porter was arrested early Saturday in Bakersfield, Calif. on suspicion of driving under the influence and accused of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, according to the Associated Press.
Cardinals' defense muddled in the middle
While the Cardinals believe both Kerry Rhodes and Joey Porter should help a defense that left a lot to be desired in the playoffs, we hear the team is quite concernd over the gaping hole in the middle of the ...
Carr addition doesn't excite 49ers fans
According to this week's "Whispers," the consensus in the Bay Area is that David Carr and Alex Smith are pretty much cut from the same inconsistent cloth.
Cardinals sign free-agent OLB Porter
In dire need of a quality pass rusher, the Cardinals announced the signing early Friday evening of Joey Porter, one of the league’s most productive sackers in recent years.
Dolphins cut Porter, Ayodele
After failing in their attempt to cut Joey Porter earlier this offseason, the Dolphins made it official on Friday, as Porter was released along with ILB Akin Ayodele.
Dolphins GM Ireland discusses Porter’s future
Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland, who usually keeps a low profile, held a rare press conference at the Combine Thursday and addressed a variety of subjects, including the team's plans for OLB Joey Porter.
Not so fast — Porter back with Dolphins
Hours after the Dolphins had announced Friday that they had released Joey Porter, the outspoken outside linebacker was back on the roster. Word is the release put Miami over the league's salary cap, so they had to undo his ...
Bucs likely to let Bryant test free-agent market
The Buccaneers aren't expected to meet WR Antonio Bryant's asking price, we hear in this week's "Whispers," so they'll let their 2009 franchise player hit the open market.
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The Cardinals have placed Porter on injured reserve, ending the season for the four-time Pro Bowler.|||||||
Porter has missed eight games with a knee injury. The 34-year-old former Pittsburgh Steelers star is two sacks shy of 100 for his career. He agreed to take a pay cut, from $5.75 million to $1.75 million to return to the Cardinals for a second season this year.
Porter has a triceps injury that coach Ken Whisenhunt says could be significant.|||||||
The 33-year-old four-time Pro Bowler, who was hurt in the Cardinals' 19-12 loss at Carolina on Sunday.
Kern County prosecutors say no charges will be filed against Porter in connection with his recent arrest on suspicion of DUI and resisting arrest.|||||||
Prosecutor Mark Pafford told The Bakersfield Californian that the district attorney's office does not believe there's a reasonable likelihood that a jury would find Porter guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Authorities say Porter has been arrested in Bakersfield on suspicion of drunken driving and accused of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. The California Highway Patrol says the 33-year-old player was confronted by officers early Saturday in a fast-food parking lot.|||||||
Porter refused to provide his driver's license and began to roll up his window when asked to leave the car. Police say that when an officer reached to unlock the door Porter slapped the officer's hand. Porter eventually got out and complied with orders, placing his hands behind his back. He and a passenger were arrested. The 11-year veteran recently signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
Porter agreed to a three-year contract Friday with the Arizona Cardinals.|||||||
Porter, an 11-year NFL veteran and four-time Pro Bowler, spent the past three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He played the first eight years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 92 career sacks, Porter trails only Jason Taylor (127 1/2) in sacks among active players. Porter has 12 career interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, 23 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries with two returned for TDs.
