# Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. trade inquiries

> Handful of teams reportedly began inquiring about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. for trade.
- Title: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. trade inquiries · NBC Sports
- Summary: Handful of teams reportedly began inquiring about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. for trade. Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. faces trade as Steelers seek strong…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-handful-of-teams-have-begun-inquiring-about-steelers-cb-joey-porter-jr
- Published: 2026-09-27T12:29:16.88+00:00
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- Topics: joey porter jr, steelers, pittsburgh steelers, nfl, trade, cornerback, cincinnati bengals, dallas cowboys, lions, david mulugheta, sports
## Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. says he'll play
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. told reporters he will play, but didn't specify if with Steelers or new team.

> Yeah, definitely
## Steelers contract impasse extends
Porter's contract impasse with Steelers extends to third week, potentially missing Sunday's game due to conditioning.
## ESPN reports no serious inquiries
ESPN previously stated Steelers received no serious inquiries about Porter, but at least one team has called.
## Handful of teams begin trade inquiries
A handful of teams have begun making inquiries about a possible trade for Porter, Steelers willing to listen for strong compensation.
## Lions and Cowboys reportedly interested
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have called Steelers, with Cowboys represented by same agent as former linebacker Micah Parsons.
## Trade deadline approaches
Trade deadline arrives in 44 days, after Week 9, to help Steelers and Porter resolve contract impasse.
## Key takeaway

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. faces trade as Steelers seek strong compensation for his contract impasse.