The Steelers have reinstated assistant coach Joey Porter, the team announced Friday.
Porter was placed on leave Tuesday, and was only away from the team for a few short days before being brought back. The Allegheny County District Attorney's office dropped on Thursday an assault charge stemming from an incident in which Porter still faces disorderly conduct and summary public drunkenness charges.
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After the Steelers' playoff win Sunday over the Dolphins, Porter allegedly lifted a doorman off the ground outside a Pittsburgh bar and restaurant, then got into a physical scuffle with a police officer before being arrested on charges of assault, resisting arrest, trespassing and disorderly conduct.
"I am grateful to be allowed to return to our coaching staff this weekend," Porter said in a statement. "I regret that I was involved in an incident that could have been a distraction to our team. Most importantly, I regret that I touched the police officer and I sincerely apologize for that action. Thankfully, no one was injured."
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Steelers President Art Rooney added: "We have reviewed the available information regarding the incident that took place on Sunday night. We have also reviewed the communication from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office indicating the intention of that office to withdraw all but the summary offense charges.
"We also respect the fact that there are ongoing legal proceedings stemming from the incident. We will await the outcome of the legal process and communicate further with the NFL regarding the Personal Conduct Policy before making any further decisions on potential discipline."
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Porter will be on the sidelines this Sunday in Kansas City as the Steelers will take on the Chiefs.
