What happened: Dallas defensive coordinator Christian Parker called Joey Porter Jr. a boundary eraser in coverage. Parker said Porter fits how Dallas wants to play and he favors adding
Why it matters: Dallas has cycled through 12 defensive backs through three games while managing two games in five days. Porter was ruled out for Thursday in Cleveland, leaving Sunday against Houston as the next debut window in a secondary needing stability on the outside.
By the numbers: Dallas: 12 defensive backs used in first three games. Schedule: 2 games in 5 days entering Week 4.
What to watch: Watch whether Porter practices in full Friday and is cleared for Sunday against Houston.