Richard Sherman spreads wild Joey Porter Jr. illness theory on TNF
Former NFL star Richard Sherman questioned the reason Joey Porter Jr., who was ruled out with illness, would not play for the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys placed receiver Joey Porter Jr. on the sideline for their Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, citing sickness as the reason for his absence. According to NFL Network, Porter had been experiencing symptoms like vomiting prior to kickoff. While NFL Network reported he was battling a virus, former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman expressed doubt about Porter's condition.
Sherman, speaking on an NFL Network pre-game program, suggested the Cowboys were dealing with a similar situation to the one the Pittsburgh Steelers faced earlier in the season. Sherman questioned the accuracy of the reported illness, highlighting the business aspect of such decisions. Porter, acquired from the Steelers on October 1 in exchange for a sixth-round pick next season and a second-round selection in 2028, missed the entire 2022 season due to a back injury. However, he made his debut for the Cowboys in the Week 4 victory over the Houston Texans.
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