Steelers legend Joey Porter boldly confesses his hate for AFC North rivals

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter has left no room for diplomacy while talking about heated rivalries of the AFC North, which consists of the Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Brown.

"It's way more intense than anybody can speak on it," Porter said. "I don't even eat in Cleveland. I never eat in Cincinnati and I never eat in Baltimore. Just forget about it. They talk about the good crab in Baltimore. I ain't never had it."

Porter, who had a career in the NFL from 1999-2011, played with the Pittsburgh Steelers from (1999–2006).

When talking about the Steelers' defensive power from 1999 to 2006, Joey Porter was a cornerstone. Moreover, while playing with his beloved team, Porter won the Super Bowl XL and earned three Pro Bowl selections.

Cut to the present, his son is carrying the legacy after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023.

Joey Porter did not leave the Steelers intentionally in 2007

It was neither planned nor expected. As the team transitioned under new head coach Mike Tomlin, Joey Porter was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 1, 2007.

Within days, offers from Steelers' AFC North rivals began pouring in to add the ex-linebacker to their rosters. However, a chance to face his former team twice is what led him to dismiss the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.

Instead, Porter signed with the Miami Dolphins just seven days later.

The road to sign him was not an easy task for the Dolphins. Former head coach Cam Cameron and former general manager Randy Mueller had to go visit his home to persuade him. Porter's two-year career with the Dolphins ended on a similar note. Like Pittsburgh, Miami opted to release him.

Next, Porter signed with the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. There, he played for one season before officially retiring from the NFL on July 19, 2012.