Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr. expects full workload Sunday night

Missed Thursday game after pregame illness

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

Cowboys felt in a pinch he could have played the entire game on Thursday, but weren't planning on it bc it just wouldn't Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Joey Porter Jr. sat out Thursday night after falling ill before kickoff. Dallas judged playing him every snap unwise after missed time and conditioning lag on arrival.

Why it matters: Dallas sits 2-3 with league-worst EPA per drive. A full-time Porter would stabilize outside cornerback snaps during a defensive staff reshuffle.

By the numbers: Porter logged 52 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception in 14 games in 2025 with Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh drafted him 32nd overall in the second round of the 2023 draft out of Penn State.

What to watch: Sunday night will confirm whether Dallas plays him without limits.

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