The Cowboys strengthened their secondary Thursday by completing a trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., while Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels continued to take a cautious approach with his injured left elbow ahead of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Dallas adds Porter in trade, makes roster moves
- Dallas acquired Porter from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for two draft picks. The Cowboys confirmed the deal Thursday morning.
- The Cowboys promoted offensive lineman Kohl Levao from the practice squad to the active roster.
- Dallas added linebacker Maema Njongmeta, cornerback Jordan Clark and kicker Blake Grupe to its practice squad.
- Safety John Saunders Jr. was released from the Cowboys’ practice squad.
Porter gives Dallas another cornerback option as the club reshapes its defensive backfield. The compensation involved two draft selections, though the specific picks were not disclosed.
Daniels monitoring elbow recovery
Daniels said Thursday that his left elbow “feels good” as he works toward a possible return against Indianapolis. He was limited during Wednesday’s practice and said his recovery will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
- Daniels dislocated his left elbow in Week 2.
- He returned to limited practice work Wednesday as Washington began preparations for the Colts.
- The quarterback said he will wait until after the season before deciding whether surgery is necessary.
Washington will continue to monitor Daniels’ availability through the remainder of the practice week before making a final determination for Sunday’s kickoff against Indianapolis.
