Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for future draft picks
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys late Wednesday, receiving a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick in return. The trade came after the two sides failed to agree on a contract extension, leading to Porter's inactivity for the Steelers in the first three games of the season. The Cowboys, who are looking to improve their struggling defense, gain a starting cornerback who excels in man coverage. Even with this addition, the Cowoboys face financial implications due to Porter's upcoming contract demands.
- •Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. amid contract disputes.
- •Dallas receives Porter to bolster their defense.
- •Steelers acquire 2027 sixth-round and 2028 second-round picks.
- •Porter was inactive in the Steelers' first three games.
- •Dallas ranks 25th in points allowed this season.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Steelers Keep Getting Fleeced by Dallas,’ ‘THAT’S CRAZY’ — NFL World Reacts to Cowboys Landing Joey Porter Jr. in Blockbuster Trade
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest takeaways from Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. trade with Cowboys
- 4:51 AMCBS NFL — Joey Porter Jr. trade grades: Steelers win trade after getting coveted high pick from Cowboys
"The Dallas Cowboys have witnessed a difficult start to the season despite entering the year with plenty of offseason hype, dropping to 1-2 following their Week 3 loss. With head coach Brian Schottenheimer preparing the Cowboys for their Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans, the team has also made headlines by reportedly acquiring Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
"Here's a look at the biggest takeaways from the Joey Porter Jr. trade involving the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.
"Dallas will now have to pay up for Porter's extension
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:15 AM‘Steelers Keep Getting Fleeced by Dallas,’ ‘THAT’S CRAZY’ — NFL World Reacts to Cowboys Landing Joey Porter Jr. in Blockbuster Trade
The Dallas Cowboys have witnessed a difficult start to the season despite entering the year with plenty of offseason hype, dropping to 1-2 following their Week 3 loss. With head coach Brian Schottenheimer preparing the Cowboys for their Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans, the team has also made headlines by reportedly acquiring Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:14 AMBiggest takeaways from Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. trade with Cowboys
Here's a look at the biggest takeaways from the Joey Porter Jr. trade involving the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.
- CBS NFLOct 1, 2026, 4:51 AMJoey Porter Jr. trade grades: Steelers win trade after getting coveted high pick from Cowboys
Dallas will now have to pay up for Porter's extension
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