The FULL PM Team show from August 21, 2026.

Former Steeler Bryant McFadden joins the show. B-Mac says that the Joey Porter Jr. situation is very confusing, considering the fact that he is a homegrown guy and has produced at a high level through the first few years of his career. He thinks that JPJ is not far behind Devon Witherspoon or Christian Gonzalez in terms of talent.

Black and Gold gameday continues

Mark Kaboly joins the show for the next hour. Mark doesn't think it is necessarily a long shot that JPJ gets extended before the season, but he thinks it is more likely that he does not get an extension. He also thinks that Porter is not doing himself any favors by sitting out. Mark also says that the Steelers like their CB depth more than in years past, but they would obviously like to have Porter playing. 

More with Mark. Mark thinks that Mason Rudolph is the best backup QB in the league and that he will benefit from having Mike McCarthy as head coach if he makes the team. 

More with Mark - We are just over 2 hours away from the Steelers second preseason game. Mark is interested in seeing the running backs play today, as Warren and Dowdle did not play last game. Mark mentions that Kaden Wetjen might be a bubble guy right now, and that it would be a horrendous pick if he ended up getting cut.

PM Team Black and Gold Gameday starts now. The biggest story in the Steelers' game tonight against the Jets is that Will Howard and Drew Allar will play the entire game, this will be the biggest look that we have gotten of either guy at this point. Poni thinks that if Howard does not play well tonight, the Steelers will have to decide whether it is just growing pains or if they can move on from him.  

All Access with Aditi. Aditi mentions that it would be a tough decision if the Steelers decided to hang onto all 4 QBs, as they would lose a roster spot for gamedays. She also says that Deshaun Watson is in a better mental state than he was 5 years ago. There were reports that Deshaun Watson might be a captain for the Browns this year. 

Donny Football Debrief - CJ Stroud wants 70 million dollars a year.

Donny Football Debrief - CJ Stroud wants 70 million dollars a year.

PM Team Black and Gold Gameday starts now. The biggest story in the Steelers' game tonight against the Jets is that Will Howard and Drew Allar will play the entire game, this will be the biggest look that we have gotten of either guy at this point. Poni thinks that if Howard does not play well tonight, the Steelers will have to decide whether it is just growing pains or if they can move on from him.

Fair Game with Nick Farabaugh! JPJ, Steelers roster building strategy, Kaleb Johnson, and much more.

It is unlikely that Joey Porter Jr. will get an extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers according to Chris Halicke of DK Sports. Jordan Schultz, of Starbucks lineage, says that some teams would kick tires on Porter Jr. via trade. What could you potentially get in a JPJ trade? Could you use the Sauce Gardner trade as a framework for JPJ? That would include a first round pick. If you move on from JPJ, what would the Steelers' secondary look like?

PM Team FULL Show 8-20-26