Cowboys send Steelers 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick for Joey Porter Jr.

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade that involves the exchange of two draft picks. The Steelers will receive the Cowboys' 2027 sixth-round pick and their 2028 second-round pick in return for Porter. This trade benefits the Cowboys by adding a player in the final year of his contract, while the Steelers aim to secure future draft capital for a player who desired a higher salary.

The Cowboys may or may not offer an extension to Porter, but they might see him play one final season before deciding on a long-term deal or allowing him to walk away in free agency. The Cowboys could potentially capitalize on this move by obtaining one strong season from Porter and then letting him leave for a significant contract elsewhere, perhaps receiving a compensatory third-round pick in 2028 as a result.

For the Steelers, the loss of Porter is significant, as he was an integral part of their team and a talented player. However, it appears that Porter was dissatisfied with his contract and remained sidelined due to a back injury that the Steelers might have anticipated healing only after securing a more lucrative deal for him. Regardless of whether Porter signs with the Cowboys this season, next offseason, or with another team, the Steelers have acquired two draft picks in exchange for a player who desired a change of scenery.