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Mike McCarthy doesn't know whether the Joey Porter Jr. trade affected the team

Head coach Mike McCarthy addressed the media following a 27-24 defeat in Cleveland, admitting uncertainty regarding whether dealing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. the night before kickoff disrupted the locker room.

McCarthy noted that while the transaction played out over an extended period, the organization ultimately believed the move benefited the franchise, though he acknowledged the unusual timing meant players woke up to the news on game day. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers deferred questions about the defensive unit's reaction to his teammates, while linebacker Patrick Queen reportedly anticipated the departure after noticing the cornerback was absent from the team bus trip.

Porter has since relocated to Dallas and is expected to take the field for his new team against Houston.

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