Steelers trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys amid contract dispute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero. Porter has not played this season due to a contract dispute and was ruled out of a recent game against the Cleveland Browns with a back injury. He recorded 52 tackles and one interception last season. details regarding Pittsburgh's return in the trade are currently unavailable. Porter was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Penn State.
- •Pittsburgh Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas Cowboys.
- •Porter has not played this season due to a contract dispute.
- •He was sidelined with a back injury for a game against Cleveland.
- •In 14 games last season, he had 52 tackles and one interception.
- •Details on the trade return for Pittsburgh remain undisclosed.
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Steelers trade disgruntled cornerback to Dallas
"In the midst of a contract dispute, he has not played for Pittsburgh this season.
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