# Cowboys eye Steelers' corner in trade rumors

> Cowboys reportedly target Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. for trade.
- Title: Cowboys eye Steelers' corner in trade rumors · CBS Sports
- Summary: Cowboys reportedly target Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. for trade. Cowboys and Lions are likely to trade for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. who wants a higher salary…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/joey-porter-jr-2026-trade-rumors-cowboys-lions-steelers
- Published: 2026-09-27T17:02:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cowboys, steelers, joey porter jr, lions, nfl, trade rumors, cornerback, sports
## Steelers miss Porter
Pittsburgh Steelers won't have Joey Porter Jr. on field for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Bengals.
## Teams check Porter availability
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have begun making inquiries about Porter's availability.
## Jones hints at trade
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he'd be willing to trade for a defensive player since July.
## Jones' trade readiness
Jones stated he has the makings of a team he's optimistic about and would improve financially.

> We have the makings of a team here that I'm that optimistic about
## Porter's contract situation
Porter wants to secure extension before 2026 season after Steelers offered $27 million annually.

> Porter has missed all three games this season with a back injury
## Trade targets
Cowboys and Lions likely to trade for Porter who wants $33.75 million annually.
## Key takeaway

Cowboys and Lions are likely to trade for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. who wants a higher salary before 2026.