Porter was the only one of the three to attend the Hall of Honor announcement at the Fred Rogers Center on the Saint Vincent campus. He was a four-time captain with the Steelers.

Porter also was a Super Bowl champion, helping the franchise earn the “One for the Thumb” ring after the 2005 season.

“I wasn’t just the captain,” Porter said, “I was the enforcer of certain things about how we played football and how we should be treated.”

Pouncey was named team captain four times, including each of his final three seasons.

“Consistency is the first thing that comes to mind,” Rooney said. “Plug him in, and you didn’t have to worry about it for the next decade. He was someone Ben relied on to make sure the offensive line got the job done.”

Pouncey is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame next season. Roethlisberger’s first year of eligibility is 2027.

Porter played for the Steelers from 1999-2006. He played three more seasons with the Miami Dolphins and two with the Arizona Cardinals. He had 60 of his career 98 sacks with the Steelers.

“Even when I was in Arizona and Miami … I was always hoping I would get a chance to come back and put (the uniform) on and finish there in a different role,” said Porter, who later returned to the Steelers as an assistant coach. “I never wanted to leave. It’s Pittsburgh. I fit the city. I fit the style we wanted to play.”

Porter’s selection coincided with his son’s 25th birthday. Joey Porter Jr. is entering his third season with the Steelers.