As Jerry Jones' 84th birthday nears, Cowboys' trade for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is a fitting early birthday present

Other times, the Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager puts his money — and draft capital — where his mouth is.

After Jones told reporters on Sept. 20 that "there's nothing more dangerous than an old man with money," the Cowboys have upgraded their secondary.

The Cowboys traded a 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr. , a source with knowledge of the trade confirmed to Yahoo Sports.