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On July 26, the Pittsburgh Steelers <\/a>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\u2019s induction into the list of honors, the star cornerback of the Pittsburgh team sent a heartfelt message to his dad.<\/p>\n

Steelers Star\u2019s Touching Message for Joey Porter Sr After Major Feat<\/p>\n

The Steelers insider Mike Kaboly reported on X, \u201cSteelers CB Joey Porter Jr on his dad\u2019s induction into the Steelers Hall of Honor.\u201d In his heartfelt message, the Steelers CB, Porter Jr<\/a>, said, \u201cHe\u2019s excited and I\u2019m 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\u00a0 is like a full circle moment for him, and I\u2019m so happy for him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Joey Porter Sr. also proudly reacted to the Hall of Honor induction. The legendary player and coach said, \u201cIt\u2019s called the Hall of Honor for a reason. It\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr on his dad\u2019s induction into the Steelers Hall of Honor:<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s excited and I\u2019m 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\u2019m\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) July 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Porter Sr. also added, \u201cSo just to be always mentioned amongst the greats, that\u2019s what makes it amazing. It\u2019s an honor.\u201d Before saying, \u201cI was excited, I\u2019ve been waiting for the call for a while. I\u2019ve 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Per Steelers.com, the team introduced the Hall of Honor in 2017, a visionary idea spearheaded by Steelers President Art Rooney II<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\"JoeyDec 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
\nThe Illustrious Career of Joey Porter Sr.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Though he was later with the Miami Dolphins<\/a> (from 2007 to 09) and the Arizona Cardinals<\/a> (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, \u201cIt meant everything to play for the Steelers\u2026 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.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2019t 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\u2019t respond to it, they have celebrated his contribution to the franchise by inducting him to the Hall of Honor Class of 2025.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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