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Jerry Jones included intriguing clause in Joey Porter Jr. trade deal to protect Cowboys’ 2027 draft pick: Report

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has once again demonstrated his savvy in deal-making with the just-concluded Joey Porter Jr.’s trade.

By Farouk Yusuf · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 4:06 AM

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Jerry Jones reportedly included a clause protecting the Cowboys' 2027 draft pick in the Joey Porter Jr. trade.
The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. via trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The move was designed to protect Dallas' future draft capital.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly included a specific protective clause regarding the team's 2027 draft capital during the trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The Cowboys acquired Porter from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a recently finalized deal.

According to the report, the clause was structured to safeguard the franchise's future draft assets. Full terms and specific conditions of the protective clause were not detailed in the available text.

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