Browns handed positive development before Thursday Night Football at the hands of the Steelers

The Cleveland Browns received a major advantage ahead of Thursday Night Football after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys. Porter, who had been dealing with a back injury and an ongoing contract dispute, was traded Wednesday night following Pittsburgh's reluctance to make him one of the league's highest-paid cornerbacks.

Porter's sudden departure means Cleveland's offense will avoid facing the standout cover corner in their Week 4 divisional matchup. Instead, the Steelers are expected to rely on Asante Samuel Jr. and Jamel Dean at cornerback, while safety Jalen Ramsey remains listed as questionable due to a wrist injury.