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Cowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr. in deal with Steelers

Joey Porter Jr.

Joey Porter

DAL Cornerback #24

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Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports that the Cowboys have acquired Joey Porter Jr. in a trade with the Steelers.

In exchange for Porter, the Cowboys will send the Steelers a second-round selection in 2028 as well as a conditional sixth-round pick. Pelissero noted in his blog that trade talks between Dallas and Pittsburgh had picked up over the past few weeks, and the deal will soon become official. Porter has yet to play a snap in 2026 as he has dealt with a back injury, and also a contract dispute. The 26-year-old is one of the more talented corners in football, and Dallas has struggled considerably to stop the pass over the first three weeks. Assuming good health, Porter should be a vast improvement over what the Cowboys have gotten out of their corners to begin 2026.

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Joey Porter (back/conditioning/contract) is not on the injury report for Week 4 against the Texans.

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on Friday, “we actually think Joey Porter will get snaps.” ESPN’s Todd Archer notes that prior to the mid-week trade, Porter was ruled out of Thursday’s game between the Steelers and Browns, saying his back was tight. He practiced the last two days “without issue.” Porter might be on a snap count this week, but it looks like he will play.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports there is “a chance” that Joey Porter Jr. (back/conditioning/contract) plays in Week 4 against the Texans.

Porter Jr. missed the first three games of the year with a back issue. The Steelers also listed conditioning under his name on the injury report and even took the back injury off entirely at one point. All of that is to say that his absences were ultimately contract-related, which everyone knew in the first place. He was ruled out for Thursday’s game by Pittsburgh, but is eligible to play for the Cowboys this week if they can get him up to speed on the playbook ahead of Sunday’s game. He will likely play on specific packages if he does suit up, but that would still be an upgrade for a banged-up Dallas secondary.
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NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cowboys “will not be immediately extending Joey Porter Jr.”

Schultz added that the plan is to have him play first and “the contract will take care of itself from there.” That’s not exactly what Porter Jr. was looking to get out of this move, but it also points to the fact that his relationship with the Steelers was simply fractured beyond repair. Pittsburgh’s somewhat archaic rules around contract negotiations drove a wedge between them and their star corner. They don’t extend players during the season and, with rare exceptions, they do not guarantee money beyond the first year of a new deal. If Porter Jr. suits up next week and puts a few good games on tape, we suspect the Cowboys will feel comfortable giving him the contract he wanted from the Steelers.
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Jalen Ramsey (wrist) is questionable for Week 4 against the Browns.

Ramsey was listed as limited for all three practices this week. He is attempting to play through a broken wrist and will likely wear a cast or brace if he is active. As expected, Joey Porter Jr. remains out this week admist his contrat dispute with the team.
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Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning) was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice.

Though Porter has been listed on the injury report with a back issue to start the season, he was listed for “conditioning” to open this week. It’s no secret Porter is in a contract dispute and the Steelers have been getting trade calls on the 26-year-old. However, he is practicing fully ahead of a Week 4 Thursday matchup against the Browns and could certainly play. When asked if Porter will play, head coach Mike McCarthy said, “We hope so.” With Jalen Ramsey dealing with a broken wrist, Porter’s help will be welcome in the secondary.
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Joey Porter Jr. (back) will not play in Week 3 against the Bengals.

Who could have seen this coming? Porter has yet to suit up for a game this season, and it’s due to either a back issue, his current contract situation, or a mixture of the two. Teams have inquired about his availability via trade, but no deal appears on the horizon for the 26-year-old corner. In addition to Porter, the Steelers also declared RB Rico Dowdle, QB Drew Allar, QB Willi Howard, RB Eli Heidenreich, DE Kevin Jobity Jr., and DE Gabe Rubio inactive for Week 3.
Joey Porter

PIT Cornerback #24

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Lions and Cowboys “have begun making inquiries about the availability of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.”

Schefter noted that a handful of teams have called Pittsburgh, so it’s likely more than just Dallas and Detroit. Porter has been locked in an ugly contract dispute with the Steelers since the early offseason, and the team does not negotiate extensions during the season. They also rarely guarantee money beyond the first year of an extension, which has been another sticking point for JPJ’s camp. Per Schefter, the Steelers are willing to listen to offers but want a “strong compensation package” in return. Porter is questionable for Week 3 with a back issue, though the team is simply calling it a matter of conditioning, casting doubt on the validity of Porter’s supposed injury. He has yet to play this season.
Joey Porter

PIT Cornerback #24

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (nir/conditioning) is questionable for Pittsburgh’s Week 3 game against the Bengals.

He was limited all three days this week and expressed uncertainty about his status for the game when asked on Thursday. He’s best regarded as a true game-time decision; the Steelers would surely like to have him on deck against Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase. Joining Porter on the questionable line is fellow CB Jamel Dean (ankle), who was limited the last two practices of the week after missing Wednesday.
Joey Porter

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Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. said he did not request a trade and said he would play when healthy.

It sounds like he’s still dealing with back flareups from time-to-time. Overall, it’s an encouraging sign for his availability in Week 3 that he spoke to the media, but Porter admitted that he did not know if he’d be ready to go against the Bengals. He remains questionable heading into Friday’s practice report even after doing everything today.
Joey Porter

PIT Cornerback #24

Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Porter was technically ruled out because of his back injury last week. The Steelers aren’t even bothering to list it this time around. The two sides remain at an impasse over a contract extension, and their relationship seems to be spiraling toward a point of no return. We would not expect Porter to return to action for Week 3 versus the Bengals.

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Patriots brought in free agent RB Jamaal Williams for a workout.

The Pats brought in an interesting name to work out for the backfield this week, bringing in former Packers, Lions, and Saints running back Jamaal Williams. The 31-year-old last appeared in the NFL for the Saints in 2024, tallying 164 rushing yards that season. He had a career year for the Lions in 2022, totaling 1,000 yards on the ground and leading the league in rushing touchdowns. The Patriots are looking for some depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson; there is no indication Williams will sign, but he will be practice squad depth if he does.
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Giants WR Braxton Berrios (foot) announced he will need season-ending surgery.

Berrios announced on his Instagram that he will need season-ending surgery for his foot injury that landed him on injured reserve. The 31-year-old is primarily a special teamer, returning four punts and five kicks this season. Injuries have prevented Berrios from appearing in more than 14 games over the last three seasons and he now has his season end early as he requires foot surgery.
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Falcons signed RB Jam Miller to their practice squad.

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Broncos signed WR Cam Ross to their practice squad.

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