The Steelers are trading Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys in exchange for draft picks, ending a tumultuous offseason for the cornerback.
- Porter Jr. was listed as having a back injury throughout training camp.
- He had appeared on the Steelers' practice report as being a full or limited participant due to conditioning.
- Earlier Thursday, Porter had been ruled out for the team's Thursday night game against the Cleveland Browns with the designation officially for not injury related/conditioning/back.
The Trade: A New Chapter
The trade comes after a tumultuous offseason for Porter Jr. He had indicated there was a chance he would not play this year without a new deal, and the Steelers had been shoring up their 2023 draft class by locking up several players to extensions. Porter Jr. will join the Cowboys, who have struggled on defense this season, and will be reunited with former Steelers head coach Mike McMarthy, who is now the Steelers' head coach.
What's Next for Porter Jr.?
Porter Jr. will join the Cowboys, who have struggled on defense this season. He will be reunited with former Steelers head coach Mike McMarthy, who is now the Steelers' head coach. The Cowboys have one cornerback spot locked down by DaRon Bland, but Porter Jr. will compete for a starting role alongside Shavon Revel Jr. and Cobie Durant, who both missed practice on Wednesday.
Sources
- NFL.com: Report: Steelers trading CB Porter to Cowboys in exchange for 2nd-, 6th-rd picks Report: Steelers trading CB Porter to C
