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Joey Eugene Porter (born March 22, 1977 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State University. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL. He pleaded no contest to battery charges against Levi Jones when he and six associates assaulted him in a casino.
CAREER PRO BOWL SELECTIONS: 4 (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008) FINS FACT Having always played offense through his first two years in college, Joey was a fan of the Chicago Bears growing up, especially Walter Payton. Having been raised in California, he also was a fan of linebacker Junior Seau. That is why he picked No. 55 in his rookie season with the Steelers, after initially starting out at No. 95. As a former offensive player he still knows what to do with the ball, having scored three touchdowns in his career, two on fumble returns and one off an interception. During his tenure in Pittsburgh he even hoped to see some action on the other side of the ball. “I thought I could help in goal-line situations,” Joey says. “I petitioned Coach (Bill Cowher), but he didn’t see it that way.” CAREER TRANSACTIONS Signed a five-year contract with the Dolphins as a free agent on March 7, 2007 … Had been released by Pittsburgh on March 1, 2007 … Originally was a third-round draft choice (73rd overall)
