Commanders, Cowboys pursue trade for Joey Porter Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys are competing to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on September 15, 2026. The asking price for Porter is reportedly two first-round picks, with the Lions also in contention. Porter, who did not play in Week 1 due to a back injury, is in the final year of his rookie contract worth $9.6 million. Unable to secure an extension before the season, his future with the Steelers remains uncertain as trade talks intensify.
- •Commanders, Cowboys, Lions, and Vikings interested in Joey Porter Jr.
- •Asking price for Porter is two first-round picks.
- •Porter has one year left on his $9.6 million deal.
- •Commanders have struggled to replace cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
- •Dallas has limited draft capital for trade negotiations.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders, Cowboys Butt Heads in Trade Push for Expected $70 Million CB
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