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- Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for the third straight week as his contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers continues, with no negotiations allowed during the season under team policy.
- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed he would spend heavily to improve the defense, stating on September 22 that he’d act 'in a minute financially' to upgrade the roster.
- Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly offered Porter a deal worth approximately $27 million per year, which he rejected; he seeks a contract closer to the $33.75 million annual market top set by Christian Gonzalez.
- Detroit Lions have also contacted the Steelers about Porter’s availability, a move that makes sense given their defense allowed the second-most points through two games and has a clear need at corner.
- Jerry Jones has backed big trades before, authorizing deals for Quinnen Williams, Rashan Gary, and Kenny Clark over the past year, signaling willingness to pay a high price for impact defenders.
Why it matters: Porter wants to be paid among the NFL’s highest-paid corners, and with three games already missed, every additional week without a deal increases the likelihood of a trade. The Steelers risk losing him for less value if they move him now rather than after a strong season, while Dallas and Detroit could exploit the impasse to fill a critical defensive need.
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