What happened: Joey Porter Jr. said his back is feeling better and that he hopes to play Sunday. The update came after Dallas acquired the corner and after he was ruled out for Thursday in Cleveland.

Why it matters: A quick return would give Dallas an immediate chance to get a newly acquired corner on the field instead of waiting through a short week. The move already cost the club a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth, so his availability is part of the early read on the deal.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is Dallas' injury report ahead of Sunday and whether Porter is cleared for his debut.