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DAL trading for Porter Jr. ‘smacks of desperation’

October 1, 2026 08:20 AM

Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the defensive struggles of the Cowboys in 2026, explaining why Dallas felt the need to acquire Jory Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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