Joey Porter Jr. officially active for Cowboys against Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. is active for the Dallas Cowboys in their game against the Houston Texans on October 4, 2026. The cornerback was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers after a back injury sidelined him for the first three games of the season. Despite only a few days of practice with the Cowboys, Porter has no injury designation and is expected to play with a limited snap count. This marks his return to Texas following a contract dispute with Pittsburgh.
- •Porter was traded from the Steelers to the Cowboys days before the game.
- •He missed the first three games due to back issues.
- •Porter is expected to see around 30 snaps against the Texans.
- •The Cowboys aim to strengthen their defense following this acquisition.
- •Nico Collins returns for the Texans after missing time in Week 1.
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Is Joey Porter playing today vs Texans? Cowboys CB officially active
"The Texans offense has struggled since losing Nico Collins in Week 1. He's back, will the Cowboys have their new top corner to compete?
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