What happened: Dallas owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan the team has "conversations going on" about upgrades. When asked about Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., he declined to discuss him directly, citing tampering rules.

Why it matters: Dallas has shuffled practice-squad defensive backs as availability thinned in the secondary. Adding a rookie-contract corner would address depth without a long-term commitment entering Week 4.

What to watch: Watch Dallas practice elevations and whether Pittsburgh clarifies Porter's availability. Trade chatter typically sharpens ahead of the deadline.