Steelers trading CB Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys after failed contract negotiations
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round selection.
- Porter, a 2023 second-round draft pick, is in the final year of his rookie contract and had not reached a contract extension with the Steelers, contributing to his absence from the current season.
- The Steelers decided against offering Porter a record-setting contract similar to recent deals for top corners Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon, opting to trade him instead.
- Porter played 17 games as a rookie with 43 tackles, one interception, and 10 passes defended, and has accumulated 165 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 31 passes defended over his three-year career.
- Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan had previously stated that the team does not negotiate contract extensions during the season, which influenced the decision to trade Porter.
