On July 26, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their Hall of Honor inductees. The list of three players was announced during a Steelers ceremony at Saint Vincent College as a part of the Steelers Back Together Weekend celebration. The Hall of Honor Class 2025 includes Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey, along with the legendary linebacker, who was drafted in 1999, and is also the dad of current Steelers Star- Joey Porter Sr. After his father’s induction into the list of honors, the star cornerback of the Pittsburgh team sent a heartfelt message to his dad.
Steelers Star’s Touching Message for Joey Porter Sr After Major Feat
The Steelers insider Mike Kaboly reported on X, “Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr on his dad’s induction into the Steelers Hall of Honor.” In his heartfelt message, the Steelers CB, Porter Jr, said, “He’s excited and I’m excited for him. It was a long time coming for him. Means a lot to him to be able to go in with a couple of his teammates. It is like a full circle moment for him, and I’m so happy for him.”
Joey Porter Sr. also proudly reacted to the Hall of Honor induction. The legendary player and coach said, “It’s called the Hall of Honor for a reason. It’s an honor to be in it. To be mentioned with all the guys that played before that are in the Hall of Honor is special. Being in Pittsburgh, you know the tradition of what it means to play for the Steelers.”
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr on his dad’s induction into the Steelers Hall of Honor:
“He’s excited and I’m excited for him. It was a long time coming for
him. It means a lot to him to be able to go in with a couple of his teammates. It is like a full circle moment for him and I’m…
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) July 26, 2025
Porter Sr. also added, “So just to be always mentioned amongst the greats, that’s what makes it amazing. It’s an honor.” Before saying, “I was excited, I’ve been waiting for the call for a while. I’ve been to a few of these, so it was good to finally get the call. No matter when it came, I was happy to get it, happy to make it. So, it was an exciting time.”
Per Steelers.com, the team introduced the Hall of Honor in 2017, a visionary idea spearheaded by Steelers President Art Rooney II in collaboration with his late father, Chairman Dan Rooney. The Hall was created as a lasting tribute to the many individuals. It adds players, coaches, and executives who have helped shape the storied legacy of the Pittsburgh Steelers, both on and off the field. And now, the latest list of inductees includes the name of former linebacker and fan favorite, Joey Porter Sr.
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) and cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) celebrate a defensive stop against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 34-11. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Illustrious Career of Joey Porter Sr.
Joey Porter Sr. was picked up by the Steelers in the 1999 NFL draft. Since then, he started making a name for himself and helped the team win more accolades till 2006. Per the franchise website, Porter Sr. was the heart and soul of the defense during his eight seasons with the Steelers. He always brought energy and tenacity to the field.
Though he was later with the Miami Dolphins (from 2007 to 09) and the Arizona Cardinals (from 2009 to 11), Joey Porter Sr. admitted multiple times that his heart has always beat for the gold and black jersey. Recalling that moment, he said, “It meant everything to play for the Steelers… I used to watch the Steelers when I was younger. I watched all those guys. Once I got here, some of those guys were still in the locker room, and that was amazing too. I loved it here.”
After retiring in 2011, Senior started his coaching career with Colorado State in 2013, before being a defensive assistant for the Steelers in 2014. He then got his extension by taking the job of outside linebacker coach from 2015 to 2018. But he couldn’t coach his son, Joey Porter Jr, in the Steelers as the latter was drafted in the 2023 NFL draft. But in June 2025, Porter Sr. confessed to the media that he wants to coach the team again. Though the Steelers didn’t respond to it, they have celebrated his contribution to the franchise by inducting him to the Hall of Honor Class of 2025.
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