Richard Sherman questions Joey Porter Jr.'s illness before TNF game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for the Dallas Cowboys' Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to illness. Reports indicate the cornerback was experiencing a virus and had been vomiting prior to kickoff. Analyst Richard Sherman expressed skepticism regarding the situation, suggesting it could involve negotiations around Porter's recent trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Porter had not played for the Steelers this season but made his Cowboys debut in Week 4.
- •Porter ruled out due to illness before TNF game against the Buccaneers.
- •Sherman questions the nature of Porter's illness and situation.
- •Porter was acquired from the Steelers on October 1.
- •He debuted for the Cowboys in Week 4.
- •NFL reports indicate Porter had a virus and was vomiting.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Richard Sherman spreads wild Joey Porter Jr. illness theory on TNF
"Former NFL star Richard Sherman questioned the reason Joey Porter Jr., who was ruled out with illness, would not play for the Cowboys.
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