Dallas Cowboys Acquire Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in Trade with Pittsburgh Steelers

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 1, 2026 — The Dallas Cowboys have bolstered their secondary by acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys will send a 2027 sixth-round draft pick and a 2028 second-round draft pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for the second-year player.

Porter Jr., who was a second-round selection by the Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft, brings a new dynamic to the Cowboys’ defensive backfield. His acquisition comes at a time when the Cowboys’ defense has faced challenges related to player availability and on-field performance.

Sources indicate that prior to the trade, Porter Jr. was involved in a contract dispute with the Steelers. He also experienced a back issue that caused him to miss the initial three games of the current season. The specifics of the contract dispute and the full extent of his injury status leading up to the trade were not detailed in the provided summary.

The Cowboys’ defense has been looking for reinforcements, particularly in the cornerback position, to address recent struggles, including injuries to other key players. The addition of Porter Jr. is intended to strengthen the team’s defensive capabilities as they navigate the remainder of the season.

The exact impact of this trade on the Cowboys’ roster and their defensive strategy will become clearer in upcoming games. The team has not provided further comment beyond the terms of the trade.

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