Dan Campbell rules out Joey Porter Jr. trade for Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell dismissed the possibility of trading for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. during a recent press conference. Although the Lions have ample salary cap space, Campbell stated he does not foresee any significant additions before the season. The team has been linked to Porter due to their needs at cornerback, especially after the release of Terrion Arnold earlier this offseason. Campbell did mention that the available cap space does provide flexibility for other roster decisions. Ongoing discussions regarding Porter's status with the Steelers are expected, but no resolution appears imminent.
- •Dan Campbell does not expect a trade for Joey Porter Jr.
- •Lions have $38.9 million in cap space available.
- •Detroit has a need at cornerback after releasing Terrion Arnold.
- •Campbell's comments provide insight into the team's plans.
- •Negotiations surrounding Porter are ongoing with the Steelers.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell crushes Lions fans’ dreams of Joey Porter Jr. trade
"Lions coach Dan Campbell did not give the answer fans were hoping for.
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