# Mike Moraitis: Moraitis argues the Bears should trade for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and expresses skepticism that Pittsburgh will land its asking price of a first-round pick. He also projects Porter's next contract at roughly $30 million annually over four years.

**Claimed:** Sep 13, 2026
**Pundit:** Mike Moraitis — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/bears-should-call-steelers-after-latest-joey-porter-jr-trade-rumor

One checkable claim, graded on its own against what actually happened.

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> The Steelers are almost certainly going to be asking for a first-round pick. Whether or not they get it remains to be seen, but we're skeptical they will given the fact that Porter needs an extension, also.

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## The claims

- **Joey Porter Jr. to move — “contract prediction: roughly $30 million annually over four years”**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Joey Porter Jr.
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Joey Porter Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joey-porter-jr

## What others said about the same people

- Brendan Donahue on Joey Porter Jr.: Donahue's most recent mock draft projected first-round selections for the 2023 NFL Draft, including Bryce Young No. 1 to Carolina, C.J. Stroud No. 2 to Houston, a Cardinals trade down to No. 11 and a Titans trade up to No. 3 for Anthony Richardson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/162ad716-afba-41f3-817f-e64d31007901 (scored 95.76)
- Ryan McCrystal on Joey Porter Jr.: In his most recent mock draft, McCrystal projected specific first-round (and, for teams without first-rounders, Day 2/3) selections for all 32 teams in the 2023 NFL Draft, including Bryce Young at No. 1 to Carolina and Will Anderson at No. 2 to Houston. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/40af5841-7437-4bbc-8432-88cbb660dcf2 (scored 45.85)
- Joe Johnson on Joey Porter Jr.: Johnson predicted Joey Porter Jr. would not actually suit up against the Bengals despite his talk, and said Arizona should trade Marvin Harrison Jr. for a change of scenery. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/639d45fe-c93b-44d7-8842-4e1c41c5154d (not settled)
- Shannon Sharpe on Joey Porter Jr.: Sharpe said the Steelers know Joey Porter Jr. has earned a raise but will try to slot his new deal around $25-30 million a year rather than the $34 million he wants, and that the club is unlikely to get a deal done once the season has started. He also argued Arizona should move Marvin Harrison Jr. so he can get a fresh start elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/34031730-8f32-4182-92f9-987c4502d8da (not settled)
- Pat McAfee on Joey Porter Jr.: McAfee floated Bijan Robinson as an MVP candidate after his Thursday night performance, and read Joey Porter Jr.'s "at some point" comment as meaning the Steelers corner won't play in Week 3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/661f6693-9242-4d40-b624-bccf947239a2 (not settled)
- Joel Corry on Joey Porter Jr.: Corry runs through 2026 contract-year players and forecasts how their situations resolve: Puka Nacua as a prime franchise tag candidate in Los Angeles, a second straight tag for George Pickens in Dallas, a possible pre-deadline trade of Joey Porter Jr., and Moro Ojomo getting his best contract away from Philadelphia. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/25196116-210c-437d-8830-6cb98ea54b29 (not settled)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Fox Sports on Austin Ekeler: The piece reports, citing ESPN, that Carolina is expected to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler with Jonathon Brooks sidelined. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a3aa7c15-e643-4c03-85d9-10aef8b4085a (scored 0)
- Steve Kubitza on Za'Darius Smith: Kubitza suggests that Kevin Stefanski's Falcons may lure veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith away from Cleveland, signing him in Atlanta instead of the Browns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/54fca826-8644-4e76-bc3f-5d8d44bcca23 (scored 100)
- Mary Kay Cabot on Za'Darius Smith: Cabot reported that Za'Darius Smith is expected to sign with the Browns, possibly as early as Sunday, after working out for the team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb50e55-cb33-43c3-a427-d47904beb7bb (scored 0)
- Brandon Carney on Austin Ekeler: Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c4d477da-4fb8-4a25-a904-c5057a249a70 (scored 0)
- Adam Carlson on J.J. McCarthy: Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65e3f9cf-c441-42a2-baaf-7cd3dbebafad (scored 100)
- Greg Auman on J.J. McCarthy: Auman argues no quarterback is likely to replicate Sam Darnold's turnaround this season, but names five candidates. He expects Miami to hold a very high pick in the 2027 draft, and thinks J.J. McCarthy will eventually be traded for a late-round pick or cut by the Vikings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9b8eb78e-ddfa-4274-ac8f-17b069e6b87f (scored 100)

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