Grading in-season NFL trades: Does adding Joey Porter Jr. make sense for the Cowboys?

Can Joey Porter Jr. clean up the Cowboys' defense? Will J.J. McCarthy improve the Giants' QB situation? We're grading NFL trades ahead of November's deadline.

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  1. Major NFL In-Season Trade Shakeups: The Cowboys acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for a second and sixth-round pick, while the Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Vikings for quarterback J.J. McCarthy to address roster depth.
  2. Most Impactful In-Season Trades in History: Historical mid-season trades that fundamentally reshaped franchises and Super Bowl runs, ranging from defensive legends to superstar running backs.
  3. Why NFL Mid-Season Trades Are Rarer: Structural and strategic hurdles make NFL in-season movement significantly more difficult compared to other major professional sports leagues.

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