Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr. to strengthen secondary amid injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
On October 2, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys announced the acquisition of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in response to injuries within their secondary. The team, struggling with a lack of pressure on quarterbacks, ranks 30th in sacks this season. Porter Jr., coming off a strong year, adds needed depth, pairing with DaRon Bland as the Cowboys look to stabilize their defense while waiting for injured players to recover. Some analysts suggest that addressing the pass rush may have been a better focus for the Cowboys, given their current defensive challenges.
- •Cowboys rank 14th in passing yards allowed but 30th in sacks.
- •Joey Porter Jr. fills a critical gap due to injuries in the secondary.
- •The team has only recorded two sacks and 26 pressures this season.
- •Analysts question whether enhancing the pass rush would have been a better strategy.
- •Porter Jr. adds experience opposite DaRon Bland in the starting lineup.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys: Smart move but wrong position?
"The Cowboys got much needed help in the secondary, but will it comeback to bite them in the end?
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