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Penn State Reunion Missed: Cowboys Snag Porter Jr.
2 Oct
Summary
- Cowboys secured cornerback Joey Porter Jr. via trade.
- Abdul Carter expressed it would have been cool to reunite.
- Porter Jr. is in the final year of his rookie contract.
The Dallas Cowboys have successfully traded for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., a move that has significant implications for the NFC East. This acquisition prevented Porter Jr. from potentially joining the New York Giants, where he could have reunited with former Penn State teammate Abdul Carter.
Carter, an outside linebacker for the Giants, commented on the missed opportunity, stating it would have been 'cool' to have Porter Jr. on the team. He acknowledged that despite the outcome, they will see each other on the field during their upcoming game. Porter Jr. is currently playing in the final year of his rookie contract.
The Giants and Cowboys have already played this season, with their final regular-season encounter scheduled for Week 17 in Dallas. Carter noted Porter Jr.'s impressive physical attributes from their time together at Penn State, particularly his length and build for a defensive back.
While Carter and Porter Jr. are not extremely close, Carter anticipates they will talk after their Week 17 matchup. The cornerback's potential long-term future with the Cowboys, contingent on signing a new contract, could solidify him as a key divisional opponent for years to come.
