{
  "id": 11744286,
  "title": "Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr. with Steelers called an overpay by 'many' around NFL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cowboys-trade-for-joey-porter-jr-with-steelers-called-an-overpay-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T18:31:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-trade-joey-porter-jr-183136516.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys made a significant trade by acquiring Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. ahead of Week 4, in an attempt to bolster their defense and avoid a 1-3 start to the season. The deal came with a price tag involving a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. However, many around the NFL felt that the Cowboys overpaid for Porter, as he is not considered a top-tier corner by many. NFL insiders suggest that teams did not view Porter as a player worth top-tier cornerback money, as the market for cornerbacks now often lands at $30 million or more per year. Trading a second- and a sixth-round pick for Porter is a significant amount given up, especially since the Cowboys might not be able to re-sign him before he hits the open market. Even if Porter leaves in free agency, the Cowboys are expected to receive a third-round compensatory pick, which will likely be close to their 2028 second-round pick after next season.",
  "summary": "This trade from the Cowboys was an overpay in the eyes of some in the NFL.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cowboys news: Joey Porter Jr. on track to play Sunday vs. Texans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cowboys-news-joey-porter-jr-on-track-to-play-sunday-vs-texans",
        "published": "2026-10-03T11:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}