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Updated Dallas Cowboys CB Depth Chart After Joey Porter Jr Trade

Josh Sanchez

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The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers to bolster their struggling defensive secondary. Porter is expected to undergo a physical and potentially join the roster for the upcoming Week 4 game against the Houston Texans.

Why it matters

This trade represents a significant roster move for a high-profile NFL team attempting to address defensive performance issues early in the season.

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While everyone was sleeping on Wednesday night, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was making some major moves . Dallas made a late-night splash by making their latest trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, acquiring star cornerback Joey Porter Jr .

Porter now joins a defensive unit that has struggled throughout September, ranking No. 30 overall in total defense, along with a secondary that has been plagued by injuries .

Not only does Porter bring some much-needed depth, but he brings the talent that Dallas' secondary desperately lacks at cornerback. He is an immediate upgrade to the Cowboys' cornerback room and causes a minor reshuffling of the depth chart that immediately looks better on paper.

Throughout his first three years in the league, Porter has started 41 games, recording 165 total tackles, 31 passes defensed, three interceptions, and three tackles for a loss.

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