Steelers full trade package for Joey Porter Jr trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys. In exchange, the Steelers receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick and a 2028 second-round draft pick, according to reporting from Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. The deal ends a months-long saga following Porter's absence from Pittsburgh's first three games of the season over an unresolved contract extension.

Writer Jarrett Bailey notes that while Pittsburgh missed out on securing high-end compensation in next year's draft, the future second-round selection could serve as trade assets. The author expresses disappointment regarding the final return package, noting the franchise failed to acquire immediate premium draft capital in the 2027 draft.