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Bakersfield native, Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter arrested

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Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach and former Foothill High School football player Joey Porter was arrested after an alleged altercation with police, the Beaver County Times reports.

The 39-year-old was reportedly arrested outside of a Pittsburgh bar on Sunday night.

Porter, a Bakersfield native, played linebacker for 13 seasons in the NFL. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four times and won a Super Bowl with the Steelers in 2006.

He's been an assistant coach with the Steelers since 2014.

This story is developing, check back for updates.

 

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