Cowboys trading for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. in midseason deal. See the details

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a trade to send their starting cornerback to the Cowboys, according to multiple reports. The Ringer's Tom Pelissero first reported the pending trade.

Rumors about a potential Porter trade started ramping up after Week 1, when the cornerback was ruled out of the Steelers ' season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons . Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy stated that a lingering back injury was the reason Porter was held out, though it was also clear throughout training camp that Porter was seeking a contract extension.

McCarthy told reporters in late August that Porter and the Steelers were at an "impasse" in contract negotiations, and the two sides ultimately couldn't reach a deal before the season. That's a notable deadline for Pittsburgh , a team that traditionally does not negotiate contracts once the regular season starts. Porter was entering the final season of his rookie contract in 2026.