Commanders may target Joey Porter Jr. if he becomes available
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The Washington Commanders are considering the possibility of pursuing Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. should he be available for trade. Porter has been linked to trade rumors, although the Steelers currently have no plans to move him amid contract discussions. Washington's cornerback depth is a concern, with their current top three consisting of Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, and Amik Robertson, while Porter has made a strong start to his NFL career. Commanders general manager Adam Peters may be hesitant to meet both the trade price and the contract demands that would come with acquiring Porter, who is in the final year of his rookie deal.
- •Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract.
- •Steelers are not actively shopping Porter, requiring a significant offer.
- •Washington's current cornerback group is of concern heading into the season.
- •Porter was a projected target for Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Should Commanders pursue Steelers star if he were available?
"If the Steelers chose to listen to offers for CB Joey Porter Jr., the Commanders would make sense. Just don't count on it.
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