The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, sending a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick in return. Porter, who had been holding out due to a contract dispute, is willing to play without an extension. He joins a Cowboys defense that has struggled, allowing a 72.6% completion rate and no interceptions through three games. Porter could debut Sunday against the Houston Texans.
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