- The Cowboys made the move to shore up their secondary.
- Dallas agreed to acquire the Steelers cornerback late Wednesday night, sending a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick back to Pittsburgh.
- Porter was listed with a non-injury designation tied to conditioning and his back, and Pittsburgh ruled him out for Thursday night’s game against the Browns because of the back issue.
- CBS Sports reported he has only a chance to suit up for the Cowboys this week against the Texans, which leaves Dallas waiting on both the trade paperwork and the physical reality of his arrival.
- Porter’s résumé is why the Cowboys were willing to pay for the possibility.
- Over three seasons, he has 165 tackles, 31 pass breakups and three interceptions.
- For Dallas, the trade is both a reinforcement and a waiting game.
Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr., but Week 4 availability is still the first question
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- Dallas Cowboys, “Cowboys agree to terms on trade for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.,” Oct. 1, 2026.
- CBS Sports, “Joey Porter Jr. reportedly has 'a chance' to suit up for Cowboys this week vs. Texans,” Oct. 1, 2026.
- thelandryhat.com, “Cowboys Week 4 injury updates: Latest on Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown, and Shavon Revel,” Oct. 1, 2026.
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