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Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. Gets Big Update Before Dallas Debut

The Dallas Cowboys are not asking Joey Porter Jr. to become the secondary overnight. Days after the Cowboys acquired the corner from Pittsburgh, the plan for his debut against Houston is a measured one: get him on the field, then…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:15 PM
Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. Gets Big Update Before Dallas Debut
Key Things to Know
  • Joey Porter Jr. is expected to play approximately 30 snaps in his Dallas Cowboys debut against Houston.
  • Dallas acquired Porter from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.
  • Porter missed Pittsburgh's early schedule with a back injury and is in the final year of his rookie contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newly acquired Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is expected to make his team debut in Week 4 against Houston, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Cowboys plan to utilize Porter on a measured workload of roughly 30 defensive snaps as he integrates into the defense following an earlier back injury.

Dallas acquired Porter from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. Porter joins an injured Dallas secondary that is missing Cobie Durant, and he could see coverage duties against Texans receiver Nico Collins.

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