Jerry Jones discusses contract future for Joey Porter Jr. after trade

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Jerry Jones discusses contract future for Joey Porter Jr. after trade
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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones expressed a desire to retain cornerback Joey Porter Jr. beyond this season, following a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys acquired Porter in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, ending his contract standoff. Jones suggested that any future contract extension would require mutual agreement, stating, "it takes two to tango here." Porter, who has not played this season due to injury, is reportedly keen to join the Cowboys, the team he preferred during negotiations. The Cowboys also gain the ability to franchise-tag Porter in 2027.

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  • •Jerry Jones indicates interest in extending Joey Porter Jr.'s contract.
  • •Porter was traded from Pittsburgh to Dallas for future draft picks.
  • •Jones emphasizes the need for mutual agreement in contract discussions.
  • •Porter has not played this season due to a back injury.
  • •Dallas can franchise-tag Porter in 2027.
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Jerry Jones made clear this week that Dallas would like to keep Joey Porter Jr. beyond this season . Days after sending Pittsburgh a pair of draft picks to end the cornerback’s months-long contract standoff, the owner and general manager was equally clear that Porter has a say in whatever comes next. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan , the Cowboys owner […] The post Cowboys GM Jerry Jones drops ‘two to tango’ quip when asked about possible Joey Porter Jr. contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoint

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