Cowboys Have Big Joey Porter Jr. News Day Before Packers Game

The Dallas Cowboys faced an uncertain situation regarding cornerback Joey Porter Jr. just before their Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Porter, who had previously missed the first three games due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was listed as questionable for the upcoming game due to an ankle injury.

He had played in the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Houston Texans, giving up zero receptions to C.J. Stroud, and was a limited participant in practice sessions. Porter's participation in the game was uncertain as he had been absent from practice earlier in the week. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Porter had traveled with the team, indicating a positive sign for his potential availability for the game against the Packers.

Additionally, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was also questionable for the game due to the same ankle injury, but he too had traveled with the team, suggesting he could be available for Sunday's game. Porter had expressed relief and satisfaction with the extra rest before the game, believing it helped him lock in with the team's playbook.

He expressed his eagerness to play against Green Bay, stating it was a "win-win" situation. If Porter is able to play, the Cowboys would owe the Steelers a 2027 sixth-round pick as part of their trade for Porter, which was contingent upon his activation for two games this season.