Joey Porter Jr. trade fallout lingers after Dallas move

Cowboys paid a 2028 second and 2027 sixth for the corner.

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Latest What I’m Hearing column is live at @TheAthletic. Leading with insights into the Joey Porter Jr. trade, here’s wha Via @jjones9 on X

What happened: Joey Porter Jr.'s trade to Dallas remains a live NFL storyline two days after the move was settled. The deal sent the cornerback from Pittsburgh for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Why it matters: Dallas made the move as a win-now secondary addition during the regular season, a sizable in-season investment at cornerback. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, moved on from a former second-round pick before Week 4 and now has to reshape the defense without him.

By the numbers: Compensation in the deal was a 2028 second-rounder and a 2027 sixth-rounder. Porter entered the league as the No.

What to watch: The next marker is Porter's debut timeline after he was ruled out for Thursday in Cleveland. His first Dallas appearance could now come Sunday against Houston.

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