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Cowboys Get Joey Porter Jr. For Play Chance
Cowboys trade picks for Joey Porter Jr. to play week 4.
In brief
Cowboys trade picks for Joey Porter Jr. to play week 4. Cowboys trade 2027 sixth-round and 2028 second-round picks to Steelers for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. who may play against Texans this Sunday. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Cowboys trade picks for Porter
Dallas Cowboys sent 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick to Pittsburgh Steelers for cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Porter's injury and contract dispute
Porter sat out first three games with back injury but speculation linked his absence to contract dispute over extension payment.
Porter may play Sunday
ESPN reports Porter could play against Houston Texans this Sunday despite Steelers ruling him out for Thursday game.
Cowboys need defensive help
Cowboys lack talented corners and have injuries to starting corner Cobie Durant and safeties Malik Hooker, Jalen Thompson, P.J. Locke.
Porter's defensive impact
Porter slots in across from DaRon Bland on outside with Caleb Downs in slot, providing significant upgrade to defensive backfield.
The bottom line
Cowboys trade 2027 sixth-round and 2028 second-round picks to Steelers for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. who may play against Texans this Sunday.
