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Dan Campbell pours cold water on Detroit Lions Joey Porter Jr. trade rumors

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has moved to dismiss ongoing speculation connecting his franchise to Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Following an offseason pursuit of a multiyear contract extension, the defensive back is presently sidelined by an injury while dealing with an unresolved contractual disagreement in Pittsburgh.

Despite reports identifying Detroit as an early inquiring party and potential frontrunner among interested candidates like the Kansas City Chiefs and an unnamed NFC North rival, the Lions leadership has downplayed the possibility of completing a deal.

3 million and $128 million. Campbell's comments arrive after Pittsburgh reportedly received early inquiries regarding Porter's trade availability, yet Detroit appears poised to pump the brakes on making any splashy midseason acquisition for the secondary.