The Steelers countdown to kickoff hits 24 days until Pittsburgh faces the Jets at MetLife, and No. 24 has a fresh face in Joey Porter Jr. Porter, the 32nd pick in 2023, has emerged as one of Pittsburgh’s most dependable lockdown corners and a key piece of a growing defensive perimeter. Fantasy players should watch how Year 3 unfolds for JPJ as he settles into a prominent role in a defense that values press-man coverage and opportunistic plays.

The piece traces the No. 24 lineage in Pittsburgh, listing the recent wearers: Porter Jr. (2023–present), Damontae Kazee (2022), Benny Snell Jr. (2019–2022), Coty Sensabaugh (2017–2018), and Justin Gilbert (2016). Ike Taylor is highlighted as the best No. 24 in Steelers history, a cornerstone in a storied era. The article blends roster history with current depth, signaling JPJ’s trajectory and the franchise’s continued emphasis on defensive versatility.

Taylor’s legacy anchors the piece: a fourth-round pick in 2003, he evolved into a steady outside cornerback, racking up 14 interceptions across 174 games and earning two Super Bowl rings before retiring in 2015. The narrative weaves franchise lore with modern depth charts, framing Porter Jr.’s ascent within an iconic No. 24 tradition while nudging fantasy owners to monitor how Steelers cornerbacks accumulate targets and turnovers in 2024.