Giants' Abdul Carter comments on Joey Porter Jr. joining Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Abdul Carter, outside linebacker for the Giants, expressed that it would’ve been cool if Joey Porter Jr. had joined the Giants, rather than being traded to the Cowboys. The Cowboys acquired Porter from the Steelers for a second-round draft pick, seeking to bolster their struggling secondary. Carter noted that he and Porter, who once played together at Penn State, have a positive relationship, though they are not particularly close. Carter will have the opportunity to face Porter in their next matchup in Week 17. Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract with the Cowboys, raising questions about his future with the team.
- •Carter stated it would’ve been cool for Porter to join the Giants.
- •Porter was traded to the Cowboys for a second-round pick.
- •The Cowboys aim to strengthen their secondary after poor performances.
- •Carter and Porter briefly played together at Penn State.
- •The Giants and Cowboys will meet again in Week 17.
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