Jerry Jones reveals his George Pickens expectations for Joey Porter Jr. after Steelers trade
The Dallas Cowboys got better on defense this week, and they did so by trading for Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Porter has shown throughout his young career that he’s one of the better cornerbacks in the league, and the Cowboys believe he can make a real impact on their team. Jerry Jones specifically believes that, which is why he […] The post Jerry Jones reveals his George…
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed high expectations for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. after the team traded for him from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones specifically mentioned that he hopes the trade can yield similar results to the one he made for George Pickens, as reported by Jon Machota of The Athletic. The Cowboys owner expressed his belief in the potential of Porter to make a significant impact on their defense.
Porter, however, has been dealing with a back injury since training camp and has yet to make his season debut. The Cowboys are optimistic about Porter's progress and hope he will be able to play in the upcoming Week 4 game against the Houston Texans. The cornerback's performance is crucial for the Cowboys' defense, which has experienced ups and downs this season.
While the star cornerback won't single-handedly transform the team's fortunes, his presence could be a positive start for the Cowboys getting back on the right track.
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