Dallas Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr., leaving Lions empty-handed
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers as of September 30. The trade leaves the Detroit Lions without their top target for a defensive back, an area of urgent need for the team. The Lions rank last in the NFL in pass defense, allowing 299.3 yards per game and 31.7 points. Detroit's secondary is further depleted, missing both starting safeties, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, due to injuries, and losing Avonte Maddox for the season. Porter was sidelined from the Steelers amid contract negotiations and is currently dealing with a back injury, but specific trade details remain undisclosed.
- •Cowboys acquired Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers on September 30.
- •Lions ranked last in the NFL, allowing 299.3 passing yards per game.
- •Lions are without starting safeties Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, and Avonte Maddox.
- •Porter is currently dealing with a back injury and missed recent games.
- •Trade details from the Cowboys to the Steelers remain unreported.
- 5:54 AMESPN — Tracking NFL trades during the season: Cowboys acquire CB Joey Porter Jr.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Full details on Cowboys trade for CB Joey Porter Jr.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions miss out on Joey Porter Jr. trade as Cowboys snag CB
"The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10, but deals have already started. We're tracking all moves, including Steelers sending Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys.
"The top trade target for the Detroit Lions is off the board, as Joey Porter Jr. is heading to the Dallas Cowboys.
"Here are the full trade details on the Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr.
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External links- ESPNOct 1, 2026, 5:54 AMTracking NFL trades during the season: Cowboys acquire CB Joey Porter Jr.
The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10, but deals have already started. We're tracking all moves, including Steelers sending Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 4:07 AMFull details on Cowboys trade for CB Joey Porter Jr.
Here are the full trade details on the Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 3:53 AMDetroit Lions miss out on Joey Porter Jr. trade as Cowboys snag CB
The top trade target for the Detroit Lions is off the board, as Joey Porter Jr. is heading to the Dallas Cowboys.
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