Stephen Jones: Steelers' initial asking price for Joey Porter Jr. was "a little hefty"
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Key Points:
- Cowboys Executive V.P. Stephen Jones revealed the team negotiated extensively with the Steelers for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., agreeing to a trade only after the Steelers reduced their asking price.
- Initially, the Steelers’ demands were too high, but the Cowboys secured the trade for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.
- The Cowboys are aware Porter might leave in free agency after this season but believe they will receive a compensatory pick in 2028 that offsets the second-round pick they gave up.
- Jones emphasized the trade was structured to protect the Cowboys’ interests, balancing the risk of Porter leaving with the value of the picks exchanged.
- Even if Porter is only with the Cowboys for the remainder of the season, Jones considers the trade price fair given the adjusted terms.
