Dallas Cowboys Acquire Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for two future draft picks. Porter Jr. had been absent for the Steelers' first three games due to a contract dispute and a back issue,…
Wheeling Steubenville, WV, October 2, 2026 —
The Dallas Cowboys have completed a trade to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal involves sending two future draft picks to the Steelers in exchange for the defensive back.
Porter Jr. had previously been absent for the Steelers’ initial three games of the season. This absence was reportedly due to a combination of a contract dispute and a back issue. Sources close to the player indicate that Porter Jr. expressed a sentiment of feeling more valued by the Cowboys organization.
The acquisition of Porter Jr. is seen as a move by the Cowboys to bolster their secondary. The team is looking to strengthen its defensive backfield ahead of upcoming matchups.
Information regarding the specific details of the contract dispute and the exact nature or severity of the back issue was not provided in the summary. Additionally, the specific future draft picks involved in the trade were not disclosed.
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