After being called for six penalties against the Bengals, Mike Tomlin is not panicking about Joey Porter Jr.'s play.

Sunday was a rough one for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was tasked with contending with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Porter ended up with four penalties and struggled. But when head coach Mike Tomlin addressed them a his Tuesday press conference but he went to bat for Porter with a perfect example.

Joey Porter Jr. has drawn as much attention for his penalties as his pass coverage, but Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin continues to defend the second-year cornerback’s play. Even after Porter drew six flags — and,

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke highly of CB Joey Porter Jr. even after he committed four accepted penalties in Week 13.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin discusses Joey Porter Jr.’s growth, balancing technique with remaining aggressive against NFL receivers.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) AP

It would seem that the Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin is receiving an unprecedented amount of love these days (as well as some buzz for Coach of the Year), and the first episode of in-season Hard Knocks only furthered that narrative.

It's safe to say that the majority of those watching the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals were more than disappointed with the number of penalties committed by the Black and Gold,

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was called for six penalties, four of which were accepted, in the team’s 44-38 win against the Bengals in Week 13.