What happened: Dallas will evaluate Joey Porter Jr. on the field before fixing his first game in uniform. That timeline lands with Dallas playing twice in five days.
Why it matters: Dallas has used 12 defensive backs through three games, leaving room for a quick addition to the rotation. Joey Porter Jr. arrived from Pittsburgh for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick after posting 52 tackles and one interception in 14 games in 2025.
By the numbers: Porter Jr.: 52 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception in 14 games in 2025; drafted 32nd overall in 2023 out of Penn State. Dallas: 12 defensive backs used in first three games.
What to watch: Watch practice participation ahead of the Thursday game in Cleveland. A Sunday matchup against the Texans is the next potential debut window.