Joey Porter Jr. felt "disrespected" and "underappreciated" by Steelers
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys after expressing dissatisfaction with his contract negotiations. Porter stated he felt disrespected by the Steelers and is eager for a fresh start in Dallas.
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Illustrates the tensions between professional athletes and team management regarding contract valuations and player agency.
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was at the movies, watching Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast, on Wednesday night when he received news that the Steelers had traded him to the Cowboys. The smile has not left his face.
He pulled an all-nighter, arriving in time to practice with his new team on Thursday.
“Man, I was excited,” Porter said, via Patrik Walker of the team website. “I’m not even gonna lie. I was actually at the movies when I got the call, so I had to leave the movies and went home, but I am blessed. I am excited. I called my people and they were excited with me. New chapter, new beginnings, and I’m ready.”
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