Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. traded from Steelers to Cowboys, expresses optimism
Joey Porter Jr. was notified of his trade to the Dallas Cowboys while at the movies and said he feels valued by his new team after a contentious contract discussion with Pittsburgh.
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. learned of his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday evening while attending a movie screening. He left the theater early and reported to Dallas for practice the following day.
Porter said he was "excited" about the move and described it as a "new chapter, new beginnings" in comments to team media. He added that the Cowboys demonstrated greater appreciation for his abilities than he felt he received in Pittsburgh.
The player is entering the final year of his rookie contract, which carries a base salary of $3.92 million. Dallas will assume the remaining $3.052 million of that amount and has not announced any extension during the season, according to league reports.
Porter acknowledged a difficult negotiation process with the Steelers, stating he felt "disrespected and undervalued," but emphasized that he is focused on his future with the Cowboys. He was listed as inactive for the Steelers' Thursday Night Football game but is expected to be eligible for Dallas' upcoming matchup against the Houston Texans.