The Cowboys made a significant trade earlier this month, sending two draft picks to Pittsburgh to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr., a former Penn State star who had refused to play for the Steelers without a new contract. In exchange, Dallas shipped a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick to complete the deal.
Porter made his Cowboys debut on October 4 against the Texans but has since faced multiple setbacks. He missed the Week 5 game against the Buccaneers due to illness, and on Saturday, NFL insider Ed Werder reported that Porter rolled his ankle during practice earlier that week. He is currently listed as questionable for Week 6's "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Packers.
Werder noted that Porter is hoping to play and stated that his game status has nothing to do with his contract situation. However, Cowboys fans have expressed skepticism on social media, with many speculating that Porter's repeated absences are contract-related rather than health-related. Dallas will need Porter available and healthy if the team hopes to contain the Packers' receivers.