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Cowboys Urged to Finalzize Cardinals Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher After Joey Porter Jr. Trade

Jerry Jones proved he isn’t afraid to pull off midseason blockbusters after stealing Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Dallas isn’t done swinging just yet.With the secondary getting an instant upgrade, analysts and insiders are urging the Cowboys…

By Pankti Parmar · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:40 AM

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Analysts are urging the Dallas Cowboys to trade for Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher Josh Sweat.
The potential trade proposal follows Dallas acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that an NFL executive considers Sweat to Dallas a strong potential fit.

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Analysts and NFL insiders are urging the Dallas Cowboys to pursue Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl pass-rusher Josh Sweat following their acquisition of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano noted that a trade for the veteran edge rusher fits Dallas' needs as the team looks to contend in a wide-open NFC East.

Pankti Parmar reports that while Dallas carries a 2-4 record and limited future draft capital, team owner Jerry Jones remains open to aggressive upgrades. Meanwhile, Arizona could consider trading the $76 million veteran for draft assets as they navigate injuries and an uncertain quarterback situation.

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