Steelers trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr to Cowboys

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr to the Dallas Cowboys following a prolonged contract standoff. Porter had missed the Steelers' opening three games of the season amid the dispute.

Porter said his back feels better following the trade and indicated that the decision to miss games was his choice. The Cowboys acquired the cornerback in what outlets described as an aggressive move. Porter said he could potentially debut for Dallas on Sunday.

Steelers players have supported Porter despite the team moving on. The trade represents a departure for Pittsburgh after the contract negotiations failed to reach resolution.

How it is being reported

• ‘It’s not all on Joey:’ Steelers support ex-teammate Joey Porter Jr. but ready to move onTribLIVE · 2 Oct, 05:01
• Joey Porter Jr. ‘feeling better’ after trade from Steelers to Cowboys, could debut SundayTribLIVE · 2 Oct, 00:01
• First Call: Why Dallas made the move for Joey Porter Jr.; Le’Veon Bell jabs Mike Tomlin for his Minecraft cityTribLIVE · 1 Oct, 11:31
• Steelers agree to trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to CowboysTribLIVE · 1 Oct, 05:33
• The Cowboys just made an aggressive win-now trade. What it means for the EaglesPennLive · 1 Oct, 05:12
• Pittsburgh Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas Cowboys to end standoffPennLive · 1 Oct, 05:02
• Sources: Steelers trying to finalize a deal to trade Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas CowboysPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 1 Oct, 04:58

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