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Ranking Cowboys' Biggest Contract Dilemmas For 2027 Offseason After Joey Porter Jr Trade

The Dallas Cowboys swung a massive trade on Wednesday night and are now staring down the barrel of having yet another contract dilemma in 2027. That trade is the acquisition of cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a few draft picks.

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Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 1

Cowboys reportedly make Porter extension decision after trade

Cowboys reportedly make Joey Porter Jr. extension decision after trade with Steelers

The Steelers agreed to trade the unsettled cornerback to the Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick and a 2028 second-rounder.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

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4 Bold Predictions For Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans in Week 4

After a disheartening loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, the Dallas Cowboys are now focused on their in-state rival. The Cowboys will be on the road against the Houston Texans, a team that's off to a slow start.

Dallas Cowboys News / TWSN / October 1

Did Jerry Jones Fix the Dallas Cowboys Defense?

The Dallas Cowboys continue to look to add talent to improve a porous defense from last season. The Cowboys traded for Joey Porter Jr. with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2027 6th-round pick and a 2028 2nd-round pick, per Yahoo Sports.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 1

Joey Porter Jr. trade doesn't solve Cowboys' biggest defensive problem

Did the Cowboys address the wrong issue with their acquisition of Porter Jr.?

Cowboys playing dangerous game with Joey Porter Jr. trade

Longtime NFL DC Don 'Wink' Martindale offers to assist 'outclassed' Cowboys DC Christian Parker

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer assigns blame for close loss to Ravens after Jerry Jones comments

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Jerry Jones to Face Another George Pickens-Like Decision After Dallas Cowboys’ Major Move

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys had one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, thanks to the dynamic trio of Dak Prescott, George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.

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The Dallas Cowboys were reeling after a heartbreaking loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, but on the flight home from Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Jones had something cooking.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 1

Cowboys playing dangerous game with Joey Porter Jr. trade

While procuring a corner was a necessity, adding Porter is a gamble, and not because of injury risk.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

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This was 'final straw' for Steelers before agreeing to trade Porter to Cowboys

This was the 'final straw' for Steelers before agreeing to trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys

Porter didn't play for the Steelers over the season's first three weeks due to an alleged back issue that initially flared up on the opening day of training camp.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

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Kenny Clark Thinks One Sack Will Unlock the Cowboys Defense Against Sack-Prone Texans

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense showed flashes of what it can be against the Baltimore Ravens. Now, Kenny Clark wants to see those flashes turn into four quarters of consistent football.

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Dallas Cowboys-Steelers' Joey Porter Trade Package & Compensation

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the practice field at The Star on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since the team's heartbreaking Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro.

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Updated List of Cowboys' Future Draft Picks After Joey Porter Jr. Trade

The Dallas Cowboys made late-night NFL headlines on Wednesday evening, striking a blockbuster trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

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The Cowboys won’t admit it, but LB Jaishawn Barham is forcing a big change on defense from which there’s no going back

The Dallas Cowboys have an extremely easy decision to make at linebacker if they want to secure a win-win-win scenario. Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian

Elijah Garcia News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Dallas Cowboys Add Former Giants Defender Before Week 4

The Dallas Cowboys added veteran interior depth on Sept. 1, 2026, signing defensive tackle Elijah Garcia to the practice squad after Carolina released him in final cuts, via the NFL transaction wire.

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Cowboys Announce Six Moves, Place S Jalen Thompson On IR

The Dallas Cowboys announced they placed S Jalen Thompson and DT Jonathan Bullard on Wednesday. Dallas also signed DT Elijah Garcia from the practice

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Jason Kelce puts NFL officiating on blast after controversial Week 3 calls

Jason Kelce usually isn't the guy looking to hammer NFL officials. After what he watched in Week 3, however, the former Philadelphia Eagles center had seen enough.

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Longtime NFL DC Don 'Wink' Martindale offers to assist 'outclassed' Cowboys DC Christian Parker

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Cowboys ‘Explored’ Signing CB Kenny Moore Off Eagles’ Practice Squad

The Eagles promoted veteran slot cornerback Kenny Moore from their practice squad to their active roster on Tuesday. They may have done so to prevent an NFC East rival from swooping in to steal him.