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Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr. in bombshell trade with Steelers

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Arnold, C. (2026, October 1). Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr. in bombshell trade with Steelers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/sports/cowboys-acquiring-joey-porter-jr-in-bombshell-trade-with-steelers/

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Tom Pelissero reported that the Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., with Pittsburgh receiving a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick in return. The deal comes after contract talks between Porter and the Steelers broke down, leading him not to participate in training camp or play this season. Dallas sees this as an opportunity to bolster their struggling defense, which is currently allowing 27.3 points per game and ranked 25th in the NFL.

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The Steelers and Cowboys are finalizing a trade that will send cornerback Joey Porter Jr., drafted 32nd overall in 2023, to Dallas. The deal comes after the Steelers failed to extend his rookie contract for this season. In exchange, Pittsburgh receives a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder from the Cowboys. Porter did not participate in training camp or play games this year as contract negotiations were ongoing. Dallas owner Jerry Jones hinted at the team's interest in acquiring defensive players without naming Porter specifically. The trade is expected to finalize soon, significantly impacting both teams' defensive strategies for the upcoming season.

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“While both articles refer to the trade involving Joey Porter Jr., Article A describes the trade negotiation and finalization, while Article B discusses his status as an active player for the Cowboys after the trade was completed.”

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“Article A describes teams expressing interest, while Article B reports on a finalized trade deal between Steelers and Cowboys, indicating different stages of an ongoing situation.”

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“While both articles discuss Joey Porter Jr.'s trade from the Steelers to the Cowboys, Article A focuses on the details of the trade itself and its context, whereas Article B covers Porter's reaction and feelings after the trade has been made. They describe different aspects of a related series of events.”

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“Article A reports on the trade that sent Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers to Cowboys, while Article B describes a separate event - the Steelers' loss in a game against the Browns on the same day as the trade.”

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The Steelers and Cowboys are finalizing a deal that will send Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported late Wednesday night. asserted

Pelissero → finalize → Dallas

The deal comes after the Steelers failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension with Porter, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, and will see Pittsburgh receive a 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-rounder in exchange for the cornerback. asserted

Pittsburgh → come → cornerback

Porter hasn’t played this season for the Steelers and didn’t take part in training camp while contract talks took place. asserted

talks → play → place

The Cowboys initially inquired about Porter several weeks back and talks picked up in recent days, Pelissero reported. asserted

Pelissero → inquire → days

Speaking with 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed the idea of adding a defensive player, though he did not mention Porter by name. asserted

he → speak → name

“I’ll just say we’re right on top of it. asserted

we → say → it

We’re very aware of the moving parts out here. asserted

We → ’re → parts

We all have contacts,” Jones said. asserted

Jones → have → contacts

“This is a time when you really can have discussions and they can be productive.” asserted

they → have → discussions

Porter was taken by the Steelers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and in his three seasons since, he has 165 tackles, three interceptions and 31 passes defended. asserted

he → take → tackles

During the 2025 season, he finished with 52 tackles, a sack, an interception and 14 passes defended in 14 games. asserted

he → finish → games

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters in late August that Porter’s camp and the organization were at an “impasse” regarding contract talks and they couldn’t come up with a deal before the start of the season. asserted

they → tell → season

The trade should help address a need on defense for the Cowboys, who are allowing 27.3 points per game and are ranked 25th in the NFL. asserted

who → help → NFL

They have struggled so far this season, while starting 1-2. asserted

They → struggle → ?

Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr. in bombshell trade with Steelers

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