# Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys

> Steelers send Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for 2028 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder.
- Title: Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys · CBS Sports
- Summary: Steelers send Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for 2028 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder. Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for 2028 second-round…
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- Published: 2026-10-01T04:42:00+00:00
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## Trade confirmed
Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for 2028 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder.
## Cowboys defense needs help
Cowboys defense ranks 25th in points allowed, 32nd in third-down efficiency, and 21st in red-zone efficiency.
## Previous Steelers trades
Steelers traded Broderick Jones to Cowboys this summer; Pittsburgh traded George Pickens to Dallas in 2005.
## Porter's contract dispute
Porter reportedly turned down Steelers offer of $27 million for 2026.
## Porter's absence explained
Steelers cleared Porter of back injury before Week 2, fueling speculation about real reason for absence.
## Steelers' new cornerbacks
Steelers move forward with Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols, and Daylen Everette.
## Key takeaway

Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for 2028 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder after months of negotiations failed.