Schottenheimer says Porter deal fits Cowboys' win-now push

Jones is 84; Prescott threw for 4,552 yards in 2025.

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#Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer says the Joey Porter Jr. trade reiterates owner Jerry Jones is in a win-now mindset, ex Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Brian Schottenheimer said Dallas' move for Joey Porter Jr. reflects Jerry Jones' urgency to push the roster now. He tied that approach to Jones' age and Dak Prescott's recent form after a 30-touchdown 2025 season.

Why it matters: The comments add context to Dallas' secondary upgrade with Porter after the Cowboys used 12 defensive backs in their first three games. They also reinforce a short-term expectation for the deal after Dallas sent a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick to acquire him.

By the numbers: Prescott completed 404 of 600 passes for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 17 games in 2025. Porter recorded 52 tackles, one sack and one interception in 14 games in 2025, and Dallas has used 12 defensive backs through three games this season.

What to watch: Porter's on-field role is the next question as Dallas works him into the secondary on a compressed schedule. His availability Sunday will show how quickly the Cowboys plan to use the trade.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-01T20:15:39.592681+00:00

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