Cowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers in trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys from the Pittsburgh Steelers as of October 1, 2026. The trade resolves a contract dispute that has kept Porter sidelined this season. In return, the Steelers received a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick. Following the trade, Porter expressed excitement on Instagram, posting a meme featuring a new definition of 'seat belt' related to his defensive role. The Cowboys aim to bolster their defense after injuries impacted their secondary.
- •Porter was traded early on October 1, 2026.
- •Steelers received a second-round and a sixth-round pick.
- •Porter has not played this season due to contract issues.
- •He shared a celebratory post on Instagram after the trade.
- •Dallas aims to strengthen its defense after recent injuries.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Porter Jr. posts new definition of "seat belt" in response to Cowboys trade
"Joey Porter Jr. is ready to "seat belt" in some receivers after being traded to the Cowboys. Here's what he posted after the deal.
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