Cowboys' Joey Porter Jr. showcases solid debut against Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Joey Porter Jr. made an impressive debut with the Dallas Cowboys during their Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans. Porter played 24 out of 52 possible defensive snaps, effectively preventing any receptions on his coverage snaps. His performance is a promising sign for a Cowboys secondary that has struggled this season, having ranked No. 31 in EPA/dropback allowed prior to his arrival. Porter expressed confidence in his transition to the team, stating he aimed to prove his value. The Cowboys will seek to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game against the Texans.
- •Porter played 24 defensive snaps in his debut game.
- •He allowed zero receptions on one target faced.
- •The Cowboys secondary had ranked No. 31 in EPA/dropback prior to Porter's debut.
- •Porter expressed a desire to prove himself on the field.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'I'm a dog,' Cowboys’ CB Porter was beyond impressive in Week 4 debut
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