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Joey Porter Jr. says he felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' by Steelers, wants to finish his career with Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Joey Porter Jr., recently traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys, reported improvement in a back injury that had sidelined him through training camp, preseason, and early regular season games.
- Despite being ruled out for the Steelers' Week 4 game, Porter practiced well with the Cowboys and could be available for their upcoming game against the Houston Texans.
- Porter expressed feeling disrespected and undervalued by the Steelers, citing contract disputes as a key issue, but is optimistic about starting fresh with the Cowboys.
- He is seeking a new contract with Dallas that would pay him around $30 million annually, placing him among the top six highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.
- Last season, Porter played 14 games for Pittsburgh, recording 52 tackles, 14 passes defended, and one interception, and he aims to continue his career with the Cowboys.
