Prescott says Porter gives Cowboys a corner who can shut down one side

Dallas paid a 2028 second and 2027 sixth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Dak Prescott on newly-acquired Joey Porter Jr.: Dak Prescott on the addition of Joey Porter Jr.: "He's a good corner. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Prescott praised Porter's physical man coverage and ball skills after Dallas acquired the corner on Thursday. He said the addition gives Dallas another defender who can erase matchups outside.

Why it matters: Dallas added Porter as a quick secondary reinforcement in the Cowboys' win-now push with two games in five days. Prescott's comments point to a role against top wideouts rather than a slow ramp-up behind the defense.

By the numbers: Porter had 52 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception in 14 games in 2025, while Prescott threw for 4,552 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season.

What to watch: Porter has already been ruled out for Thursday in Cleveland, so the next checkpoint is whether he can make his Dallas debut Sunday in Houston. Dallas has said it is optimistic he can play quickly.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-01T22:55:50.440458+00:00

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