TRADED Porter traded to Cowboys (2027/6th round, 2028/2nd round)

[dupree89]

did jerry have to pinch himself at any time while the deal was being put together?

 

[Mark]

I like this move, and will love it if Porter stays healthy and ends up being our long-term CB1 instead of a 13-week rental.

Porter started 14 games for the Steelers in 2025.

"According to NextGenStats, Porter allowed 35 receptions on 66 targets in 2025 for 412 yards. He did not allow a touchdown, and also recorded an interception. Quarterbacks averaged a 66 passer rating when throwing Porter's direction, and opposing offenses averaged -0.07 EPA/target against him." (dallascowboys.com)

He also had 52 tackles (35 solo/17 assists).

No question the secondary needs the help...immediately. And I don't see the 2028 2nd-round consideration being that big of a deal. There's plenty of time in the next 18 months to get back into that round if it makes sense to do so.

 

[Loso86]

You trade for who is available who makes your defense better. JPJ hasn’t given up a TD in almost 3 years. In CP’s scheme, he becomes our Mitchell, a guy who plays man on one side of the field while we zone up the other side.

Exactly, yet some of our idiotic fans still complain lol

 

[Loso86]

I complain about people who use "yall" but I agree anyway

Aww whatever makes you feel better and gives you a cheap way out brotha

 

[RodeoJake]

I like this trade if it's not for a rental. Really good CBs don't get traded very often. Granted, pass rush is still a weakness, but Porter should be a good addition once all the D pieces are in place. I see this trade more for the future than the here and now.

 

[Risen Star]

This is a great trade by Dallas, it’s hard to find 26 year old corners who are 6’2”. He’s played in 47 games and has 31 PBU’s, he’s also a good tackler for a corner - 164 in 3 years. Dallas is currently 29th in Defensive efficiency and 32nd in 3rd down conversion allowed, this trade will help them!

 

[Jarntt]

I've kind of found his stuff kind of boring and repetitive the last couple of years and I hope it's OK to post here (if not please delete) but this was spot on IMO and funny. I think he got most of the content from this thread...

 

[Kwyn]

 

[Carson]

Im not mad at the trade i think he will do good here in Dallas, but will he make a difference in Wins/Losses because we are in a complete defensive rebuild. Im concerned if he will want to be here next year if he doesnt get what he wants.

Absolutely. If he can knock down a few 3rd down passes or get a few picks

 

[Rayman70]

He will not be on the PS.
He would get poached.
I think in this case. Or they used to. They get a roster exemption for the week, so he can't play. Then next week around Tuesday they will make a roster move.
Unless they have a roster opening since they just put 2 players on IR DTR. Then he will be able to play.

Makes sense

 

[rags747]

Why do people keep saying this like a hard and fast rule. So a 2030 1st is equal to a 2026 5th
It was a loose over-exaggeration to try and value future picks. In reality, a mid 2nd in 2027 is probably closer to a late 2nd in 2028 than it is a 3rd and trades bear this out. But even if you want to agree with the dropping a round when it moves back one year, you can't do it for multiple years

Notice I said pretty much! What reality are you talking about? It’s just like investing $100k in a Roth IRA today, would you prefer to pay the $25k in taxes today and invest $75k or invest the full $100k today and pay the tax 30 years from now when that $25k tax bill is paid in lesser value dollars?

 

[Jarntt]

Notice I said pretty much! What reality are you talking about? It’s just like investing $100k in a Roth IRA today, would you prefer to pay the $25k in taxes today and invest $75k or invest the full $100k today and pay the tax 30 years from now when that $25k tax bill is paid in lesser value dollars?

No. It's not like that at all

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Late to the party, but here's my two cents. I'd rather this team trade a 2nd round pick for Porter instead of using it to draft another Kelvin Joseph.

The cost of the trade does not bother me. The fact Porter is due a new contract once the season is over does.

 

[darthseinfeld]

This is a great trade by Dallas, it’s hard to find 26 year old corners who are 6’2”. He’s played in 47 games and has 31 PBU’s, he’s also a good tackler for a corner - 164 in 3 years. Dallas is currently 29th in Defensive efficiency and 32nd in 3rd down conversion allowed, this trade will help them!

I want delete the Tweet portion, keep the text and pretend those are your thoughts. But Im not going to do you dirty like that

 

[rags747]

No. It's not like that at all

So u would prefer to give a 2nd in 27 vs a 2nd in 28. Got it!

 

[Mitch]

Part of the reason I used Sweat in my example was to show he could be a 1 year rental. If you traded for Maxx you are keeping him long term. Adding Maxx, Pickens and Porter to the cap...

Makes absolute sense - but it’s always good to have more options, even if it’s just for leverage in negotiations.

With the ability to manipulate the cap I don’t worry about having to many top players on the roster, that’s a problem I’d love to have. Killers are players that are paid top money but don’t deliver top performance.

 

[shabazz]

I heard the news while driving and literally the first thing that entered my mind was did Jerry's physician tell him, " Jerry, you better go all in"

Not wishing any illness of course but hes done more dealing in the last year than hes done in the last decade

 

[Shannon1]

It amazes me when Dallas makes a big time trade all the experts say its a bad trade ! Dallas could trade for Patrick Mahomes and everyone would bad mouth it ! Yesterday these same so called experts thought Detroit was getting him calling it a great trade given! Unreal!

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Porter and Pickens both need deals. You know Jerry isn't paying them. Plus - I truly think it's the pass rush that is the problem on defense. That and the terrible coaching staff.

I mean, still, worse case scenario, we're getting 2 3s in 2028, and JPJ should be solid imo. Honestly, I think Jerry cooked here.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I would have preferred a move for an edge rusher and didn’t want this deal but overall I have to give the franchise some credit for not just sitting on the sidelines and doing nothing anymore. Right or wrong I don’t think the Cowboys feel this is a this year only move.

The 6th rounder is immaterial to me- the 2nd rounder is 2 years away, if the eagles or another team made this move we would say compensation wise they did very well.
I think he’s a top 10 corner- not a top 5 one and the contract situation is dicey but while I did not want him at all- the hand wringing here is a bit much.

Exactly, and the fact that we can get a decent comp pick if we don't keep him, I think Jerry cooked a gourmet meal here. About time he's proactive and making smart moves.