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Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr. shows Jerry Jones betting big again
Original: Cowboys' trade for Joey Porter Jr. shows Jerry Jones the gambler is back https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651349/2026/1
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a trade, a move being framed as proof that owner Jerry Jones has returned to his old risk-taking ways. Analysts say the deal reflects Jones's long-standing willingness to gamble on bold roster moves rather than play it safe, reigniting debate among fans about whether the aggressive approach will pay off for the team's season.
Why now: The trade is a surprising, aggressive move by Jerry Jones that has sparked debate about the Cowboys' strategy.
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- Cowboys' trade for Joey Porter Jr. shows Jerry Jones the gambler is back https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651349/2026/10/02/jerry-jones-joey-porter-trade-cowboys-gambler/ # Sports # NFL # Football · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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