Dallas Cowboys Acquire Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for two future draft picks, reportedly a sixth-rounder in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 1, 2026 —
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly finalized a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
The transaction involves the exchange of two future NFL draft selections. Sources indicate that the Cowboys will send a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft to the Steelers as part of the deal.
Joey Porter Jr., a cornerback, joins the Cowboys roster following this trade. The terms of the agreement specify the compensation in terms of future draft capital. The specific details regarding the exact timing of the trade’s finalization and any other accompanying conditions were not immediately available.
The acquisition of Porter Jr. is expected to bolster the Cowboys’ defensive backfield. Further information regarding the impact of this trade on the team’s depth chart and future strategy will likely emerge as the NFL season progresses.
Information regarding any potential player contract extensions or adjustments related to this trade was not provided in the initial summary. The team has not yet issued a formal statement detailing the full scope of the transaction or Porter Jr.’s role with the Cowboys.
Story summarized from the original created by Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
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