Joey Porter Sr. Didn’t Hold Back On His Former Team — Goes Off On Steelers After They Traded His Son to Cowboys [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Joey Porter Sr. has always stayed close to the game that defined his career. The former Pittsburgh Steelers star built a reputation for intensity and loyalty in Pittsburgh. His family ties to the organization run deep through both playing and coaching years. Yet recent events have shifted that connection in a noticeable way.
Joey Porter Jr.’s path changed quickly once talks stalled over a new deal. Pittsburgh and the young defender could not bridge the gap on value during the offseason and early season. Multiple teams showed interest earlier, including reports that linked the New York Jets to a potential move for the standout cover man.
Steelers Contract Standoff Ends With Surprise Trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys near the end of September. Dallas sent a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round selection in return. The deal closed a months-long dispute that kept the corner inactive for the first three weeks. A reported back issue mixed with the contract impasse kept him off the field.
Joey Porter Sr. made his feelings clear while attending his son’s first game in a Cowboys uniform. He appeared in the video wearing Dallas gear and speaking with energy inside the stadium.
“They tried to take me away from football for four weeks,” he said. “They held us down for 3 weeks… Football is back.”
He added that the family felt the intensity return on game day and expressed clear affection for the new situation.
Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell also spoke out after the trade and connected it to broader patterns in how the organization handled certain players. Meanwhile, the younger Porter settled into his new role quickly. He made his season debut against the Houston Texans and limited targets effectively on limited snaps.
Family Embraces Joey Porter Jr.’sFresh Start In Dallas
Joey Porter Jr. has described feeling undervalued during the Pittsburgh negotiations.
“Definitely, definitely. It was a hard process, a lot of ups and down. Definitely felt disrespected and undervalued,” Porter said. “But that’s old news now. That’s how I look at it. I’m onto new beginnings and new chapters, that’s how I’m looking at it.”
His father has embraced the change fully and shown support in public appearances. The family history with the Cowboys goes back further than many realized, with earlier photos circulating that showed support for Dallas.
The move continues a recent pattern of deals between the two clubs. Pittsburgh previously sent other talents to Dallas in separate transactions. Joey Porter Sr. continues to watch from the stands with renewed excitement. The former linebacker has made it plain that football feels present again after the difficult stretch.
