Joey Porter Jr. leads NFL defenders with 36 penalties since 2023

14 pass-interference flags lead all defenders

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Joey Porter Jr. has had a problem with penalties in his career. Since entering the league in 2023, he has committed 36 p Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: ESPN Insights credits Porter with 36 penalties since his 2023 debut, including 14 for defensive pass interference. Both totals rank first among NFL defenders in that span. Porter recorded 52 tackles with one sack and one interception in 14 games in 2025.

Why it matters: The total looms over Dallas with games at Houston on Sunday and home against Tampa Bay four days later. His move to Dallas puts early pressure on technique in a short-week stretch.

By the numbers: 36 penalties since 2023, most among NFL defenders; 14 defensive pass interference penalties, most among defenders; 2025: 52 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception in 14 games.

What to watch: Dallas continues working him for a possible debut Sunday at Houston after his absence Thursday in Cleveland.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-01T15:35:20.228118+00:00

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