Joey Porter Jr. details ‘brutal’ illness as Dallas Cowboys plot immediate change

The Dallas Cowboys plan to give Joey Porter Jr. a larger role as they seek solutions for their struggling secondary after a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Porter joined the team in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers two weeks ago and played 25 snaps in his debut against the Houston Texans. However, he missed Thursday's game against Tampa Bay due to a severe illness.

The Buccaneers targeted DaRon Bland, while Jalon Daniels threw for 189 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' defensive struggles. Porter anticipates playing a significant role against the Green Bay Packers and has been promised changes following the defeat. In an interview with the Cowboys' website, Porter stated that he expects no restrictions on his workload against Green Bay.

He detailed the severity of his illness, saying it began with an itchy throat during a walkthrough and escalated to vomiting outside his Uber on the way to the game. Porter was eventually sent home from the stadium and has since recovered. The timing of his recovery is crucial for Dallas, as the Packers' Jordan Love has found success with the deep ball, and the Cowboys' secondary is dealing with injuries.

Porter is anticipated to play many snaps in the upcoming Sunday game against the Packers, providing an immediate boost to the team.