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Another NFC Team Made Strong Push for Joey Porter Jr. Before Cowboys Trade

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 30, 2026

Newest development Oct 2, 2026 · 2 reportsSource: Cowboys Expected to Play Joey Porter Jr Against Texans

Another NFC team was confirmed in its pursuit of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before he ultimately landed with the Dallas Cowboys.

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    Another NFC Team Made Strong Push for Joey Porter Jr. Before Cowboys Trade

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    Source: Cowboys Expected to Play Joey Porter Jr Against Texans

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  1. New York Post

    Cowboys, Lions among teams calling about Joey Porter Jr. trade (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Joey Porter Jr. still hasn’t played this season, but he could be on the move from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  2. Triblive

    Jerry Jones’ radio appearance advances Joey Porter Jr. trade speculation from Dallas (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys are doing very little to quell trade rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Sources: Steelers trying to finalize a deal to trade Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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  4. PA Home Page

    Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas Cowboys (opens PA Home Page)

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    PA Home Page's feed description

    PITTSBURGH (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) — The end to an ongoing story has finally arrived between the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive back Joey Porter Jr. The team has traded Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.

  5. New York Post

    Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr. in bombshell trade with Steelers (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Porter hasn’t played this season for the Steelers and didn’t take part in training camp while contract talks took place.

  6. Triblive

    Steelers agree to trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed late Wednesday night to trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Cowboys acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for 2 draft picks, AP sources say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Cowboys acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers for picks: AP sources (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) looks at the action during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

  10. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Cowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    FRISCO — The Cowboys are injecting some life into their depleted defensive secondary. The Cowboys are finalizing a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr. for […]

  11. Fox News

    Jerry Jones goes all in as Cowboys trade for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr in hopes of Super Bowl push (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Joey Porter Jr. joins the Dallas Cowboys from the Steelers as Jerry Jones goes all in on his Super Bowl dreams with another bold draft-pick trade.

  12. MLive

    Steelers trade cornerback the Lions reportedly inquired about to Dallas Cowboys (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Joey Porter Jr. is heading to Dallas for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, according to multiple national reports.

  13. UPI

    Cowboys to trade for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys agreed to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers defender Joey Porter Jr., a league source told UPI on Thursday. He has not played in 2026.

  14. The Dominion Post

    Cowboys acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for 2 draft picks (opens The Dominion Post)

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    The Dominion Post's feed description

    FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, two people with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday night. Pittsburgh will receive two draft picks from Dallas, a sixth-rounder in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028, one of the peop…

  15. Newsweek

    Cowboys Acquire Star Cornerback Joey Porter Jr From Steelers (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys completed a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on Thursday morning.

  16. Newsweek

    Joey Porter Jr Chose Cowboys Over Contract Security: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Joey Porter Jr. is reportedly willing to play for the Dallas Cowboys without reaching a contract extension agreement.

  17. WHEC Rochester

    Cowboys acquire disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers for 2 draft picks (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys have acquired disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh will receive two draft picks from Dallas, a sixth-rounder in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028. Porter has been inactive all three games this season for the Steelers.

  18. FOX 4 Dallas

    Joey Porter Jr. practices with Cowboys after trade, could play Sunday vs. Texans (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The newest Dallas Cowboys trade acquisition is already practicing with the team, and the team is optimistic he'll take the field on Sunday. Cowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr. This morning, the Cowboys officially announced their acquisition of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  19. Newsweek

    Exclusive: Cowboys Have Not Offered Joey Porter Jr a New Deal (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A source told Newsweek that the Dallas Cowboys have not made an offer to Joey Porter Jr. after trading a second-round pick.

  20. Triblive

    Joey Porter Jr. ‘feeling better’ after trade from Steelers to Cowboys, could debut Sunday (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    FRISCO, Texas — Joey Porter Jr. says his back feels better, and it was his call to miss the first three games of the season in a contract stalemate that led to the Dallas Cowboys acquiring the cornerback in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  21. New York Post

    Joey Porter Jr. felt ‘disrespected’ by Steelers before trade to Cowboys (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    He is feeling the love in the Lone Star State — much more so than he did while in Pittsburgh.

  22. Newsweek

    Joey Porter Jr. Reveals His Status for First Cowboys Game After Steelers Trade (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Cowboys traded for Joey Porter Jr. on Thursday, but the cornerback has yet to make his 2026 debut because of injury.

  23. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Giants star weighs in on them not trading for Joey Porter Jr.: ‘It would’ve been cool’ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Cowboys landed Joey Porter Jr.

  24. MLive

    Joey Porter Jr. traded to Dallas Cowboys: Should the Lions have made the move? (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Dungeon of Doom podcast hosts Kory Woods and Ben Raven were split on whether the Lions should have made the deal for Porter based on what we know now.

  25. Newsweek

    Source: Cowboys Expected to Play Joey Porter Jr Against Texans (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys are expected to play Joey Porter Jr. in some capacity during Sunday's Week 4 contest at the Houston Texans.

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