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Cowboys, Lions among teams calling about Joey Porter Jr. trade

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Martin, D. (2026, September 27). Cowboys, Lions among teams calling about Joey Porter Jr. trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/cowboys-lions-among-teams-calling-about-joey-porter-jr-trade/

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering trading cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who has yet to play this season due to a back injury. The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have shown interest, with the Steelers seeking strong compensation like a first-round pick plus additional picks. Detroit’s defense particularly needs help as it ranks second-worst in passing yards allowed, while Dallas seeks to bolster its new defensive setup following recent trades and draft selections.

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Joey Porter Jr., a 26-year-old cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers, could be traded this season after not playing due to a back injury. The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have shown interest in acquiring him. Despite being listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers are seeking significant compensation, reportedly including a first-round pick or a second-round pick plus a third-round pick. Porter is also looking to negotiate a new contract, but the Steelers do not typically extend contracts mid-season. The Lions, who face issues with injuries to their defensive players and rank second in passing yards allowed, are among those considering a trade for Porter.

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Joey Porter Jr. still hasn’t played this season, but he could be on the move from the Pittsburgh Steelers. uncertain

he → play → Steelers

According to ESPN, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions are among the teams that have asked the Steelers about acquiring the cornerback. uncertain

that → accord → cornerback

Despite Porter being out the first two weeks of the season — and listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals — as he works his way back from a back injury, the Steelers would still want a “strong compensation package” if they did trade him. asserted

they → list → him

Complicating matters further is that Porter is also looking for a new contract and the team does not give out extensions during the season. Pro Football Talk reported the Steelers may be looking for a first-round pick or a second-round pick, plus a third-round pick. uncertain

Steelers → complicate → pick

Porter, 26, is in his fourth season after being picked by Pittsburgh out of Penn State in the second round of the 2023 draft. asserted

Porter → pick → draft

Dallas is reportedly interested in Porter as part of their new-look defense that has been bolstered by trades, as well as the selection of safety Caleb Downs. uncertain

that → bolster → Downs

They remain in the market for a cornerback, especially as Cobie Durant remains out with a hamstring injury. asserted

Durant → remain → injury

As for Detroit, their defense has allowed the second-most passing yards in the league heading into this week and is dealing with injuries to safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, as well as cornerback Avonte Maddox, who is sidelined for the season due to a foot injury. asserted

who → allow → injury

The league trade deadline is the Tuesday after Week 9, so there is still time for the Steelers to move Porter. asserted

Steelers → be → Porter

Last year, the Jets got a pair of first-round picks, as well as WR Adonai Mitchell, in exchange for star CB Sauce Gardner, but the Steelers are almost certain to get a lesser package than that asserted

Steelers → get → that

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