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Joey Porter Jr. set for bigger role with Cowboys after illness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:16 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Joey Porter Jr. set for bigger role with Cowboys after illness

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys plan to expand Joey Porter Jr.'s role on defense following their recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Porter was sidelined due to a serious illness that prevented him from playing, leaving the secondary vulnerable. After trading for Porter two weeks ago from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he had shown promise in limited snaps during his debut. With a critical game ahead against the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys hope Porter will enhance their struggling defensive performance, particularly in light of injuries affecting the secondary.

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Status Watch

•Cowboys prioritize changes after loss to Buccaneers.
•Porter missed the Buccaneers game due to illness.
•Expectations are high for Porter against the Packers.
•Dallas' secondary struggles highlighted in recent performances.
•Porter aims to improve comfort with the Cowboys' playbook.

Latest Updates

8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Joey Porter Jr. details ‘brutal’ illness as Dallas Cowboys plot immediate change

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys are set to hand Joey Porter Jr. a much bigger role as they look for answers to their struggling secondary following their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
— Yahoo Sports

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