What happened: Dallas downgraded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Green Bay Packers after an ankle issue limited him in Friday's practice. The designation followed a full practice session on Thursday and came shortly after Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told 105.3 The Fan that Porter wants to be on the field. Since arriving via trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Porter suited up in Week 4 against the Houston Texans before missing a Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the flu.

Why it matters: Porter's limited availability has fueled external speculation that he is managing his snap count while seeking a new contract after sitting out the first three weeks of the season in Pittsburgh with a back issue. A player needs six games on an active, inactive, injured reserve, or physically unable to perform list to earn an accrued season toward unrestricted free agency. Dallas enters Week 6 at 2-3 and relies on secondary reinforcements to stabilize a defense struggling to contain opposing offenses.

What to watch: Dallas will release its final active roster 90 minutes before Sunday's kickoff against Green Bay to determine whether Porter takes the field in Week 6.