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Steelers Elevate DB Amid Porter Uncertainty
Doneiko Slaughter was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad and will be available for Week 1 against the Falcons as Pittsburgh hedges its cornerback depth amid Joey Porter Jr.'s contract uncertainty and a back injury that has him listed questionable. Porter Jr.'s status remains in doubt as the team negotiates a possible extension before kickoff, with questions about whether Slaughter or Porter will contribute in the secondary.
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About Doneiko Slaughter
Doneiko "Neiko" Slaughter is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Everything about Doneiko Slaughter →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 8, 2001