Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. trade saw them repeat their George Pickens mistake

The Landry Hat argues the Dallas Cowboys are repeating past mistakes by not immediately signing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to an extension after acquiring him. Dallas acquired Porter from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. According to reporter Jordan Schultz, the Cowboys plan to let Porter play out the season before addressing his contract situation.

The writer criticizes this approach as an unnecessary financial risk, comparing it directly to Dallas' handling of wide receiver George Pickens. Kandel suggests that allowing Porter to prove his worth on the field without an active extension could significantly drive up his market value or leave Dallas vulnerable to another contract stalemate.