Joey Porter Jr. trade grades for Cowboys and Steelers after CB gets dealt for future draft picks
Joey Porter Jr. is headed to the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple reports. A contract standoff with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as a lingering back injury, saw Porter stay on the sidelines to begin the season. But now thanks to a trade — the third between Pittsburgh and Dallas in recent years — Porter […]
Jerry Jones has continued to bolster Dallas Cowboys' defensive roster, adding more talent. After a season of struggles, the Cowboys allowed an 8.0 Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt, the second-worst number in the NFL. In an effort to address these issues, the team traded for Joey Porter Jr., who was drafted 32nd in 2023 by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Porter will join a defense that has been tested by a lack of depth, with several injuries affecting key players. The trade provides the Cowboys with an outside corner, giving first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker options for adjusting the defensive lineup. In return, the Steelers received a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, which might not seem like fair value for the young cornerback.
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