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Former Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. shockingly ruled out for Cowboy's Week 5 game

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for the Dallas Cowboys' Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after being ruled out for their Week 5 game. According to ESPN's Jane Slater and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Porter was sent home from the team facility due to illness, specifically vomiting and a severe virus. This sudden ruling out comes after Porter's controversial return to the Cowboys after a three-game absence due to injury, followed by a fourth game in which he was still ruled out before ultimately being traded to Dallas.

Despite the latest reports, the situation remains unclear after Porter's previous injury-related issues.

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