Cowboys consider trades to bolster secondary amidst injury crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys, facing a growing injury list in their secondary, are exploring trade options ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans. Key players like safety Jalen Thompson and cornerbacks Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel are expected to miss multiple weeks due to injuries, leaving the team short on depth. Reports indicate the Cowboys are interested in acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, though they are also considering more affordable options such as Kris Abrams-Draine from the Denver Broncos, Nahshon Wright from the New York Jets, and Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons. The situation has made addressing their defensive needs urgent as they prepare for the upcoming game.
- •Cowboys seeking trades to fill gaps caused by injuries
- •Multiple players in secondary expected out for weeks
- •Interest in Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers
- •Other target options include Abrams-Draine, Wright, Bates
- •Urgent need for depth before Week 4 against Texans
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — 3 trades Cowboys should consider after injury bug hits their secondary
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