The Steelers wouldn't be getting better, but the draft capital might be something they're interested in.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions to answer in the short and long term, including what they want to do with Joey Porter Jr.
Porter finds himself in a position to get traded or paid, though it doesn't seem like the Steelers want to go either route.
For now, it feels safe to say Porter will be dealt, though it remains uncertain when that will happen.
The Steelers have several options, including paying him, but it seems more likely he'll be traded, and they'll hope to get decent assets in return.
As for what he could go for, one CBS writer recently suggested a second- and third-round pick might be the haul in return. He proposed a trade between the Steelers and the Detroit Lions, a deal that could make sense for both sides.
Lions receive: Porter
Steelers receive: Lions' 2027 second and 2028 third-round picks
“This is the cleanest and likely easiest deal the Steelers can make. As noted above, the Lions desperately need help at cornerback after surrendering 71 points in their first two games. One would think that Lions GM Brad Holmes wouldn't think twice about giving away next year's second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick for Porter.
“It's safe to say that Khan would be more hesitant to make this trade. Reports have surfaced that the Steelers' demands for Porter have scared teams off, so one would think that the Steelers want at least one first-round pick in exchange for Porter,” Bryan DeArdo wrote.
The Lions find themselves in an interesting position as well.
The team was expected to be a contender entering the season, but its secondary is undoubtedly one of the worst in the league.
Adding Porter wouldn't automatically solve all of those issues, but he would help Detroit, and getting him without giving up a first-round pick would be a step in the right direction.
The Steelers might be looking for a first, though, as of now, it remains uncertain what his value looks like. Much of that likely comes down to what the Steelers know about his health and if it's as bad as he's saying it is.
