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Dan Campbell discusses Lions' trade options linked to Joey Porter Jr

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:06 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Dan Campbell discusses Lions' trade options linked to Joey Porter Jr

Summary

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the team's salary cap situation, revealing that they have options as trade discussions around Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. intensify. After restructuring contracts for Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell, the Lions cleared over $30 million in cap space, providing some flexibility. Campbell indicated that while he doesn't foresee a significant trade happening immediately, the potential for options remains. Detroit is looking to strengthen its secondary after releasing cornerback Terrion Arnold earlier this offseason. The Lions are preparing for their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

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Status Watch

•Dan Campbell acknowledges options for potential trades.
•Lions cleared over $30 million in salary cap space.
•Joey Porter Jr. is rumored to be available for trade.
•Detroit released cornerback Terrion Arnold this offseason.
•Lions play the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

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1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Lions news: Dan Campbell teases 'options' on trade market amid Joey Porter Jr. buzz

What they're saying

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be shopping Joey Porter Jr. around on the trade market, and the Detroit Lions are one of several teams linked to the star cornerback . On Tuesday, head coach Dan Campbell opened up about the club’s salary cap situation, and teased that the front office has some options on the table about what to do with the […] The post Lions news: Dan Campbell teases 'options' on trade market amid Joey Porter Jr. buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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