Early returns on Joey Porter Jr. trade prove Cowboys duped the Steelers

The Landry Hat argues that the Dallas Cowboys have thoroughly gotten the better of the Pittsburgh Steelers after acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. Through his first three games with Dallas, Porter has operated as a premier shutdown cornerback, allowing the lowest completion percentage among cornerbacks with at least 75 coverage snaps in 2026 at 22.2 percent.

The writer notes that Porter has permitted only two catches for 10 yards on nine targets while establishing himself as the team's top defensive back. With reports indicating Pittsburgh is already seeking cornerback help at the trade deadline, the article concludes that the trade was a clear win for Dallas, easing pressure on DaRon Bland and solidifying the Cowboys' secondary.