Cowboys optimistic Joey Porter Jr. can play quickly

Dallas faces 2 games in 5 days

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

As I reported last night, the Cowboys want to see Joey Porter Jr. on the field before they make any final decisions on w Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

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.

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@JamesPalmerTV 2026-10-01T17:22:36.252627+00:00

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