Joey Porter Jr. Active for Packers: Cowboys’ Controversial CB Call Amid Injury Doubts
The Dallas Cowboys’ recent grab for Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers has been a wild ride. He stepped up big in a Week 4 win against Houston, showing why they traded for him. But just a week later, he was a no-go for the Tampa Bay game, sent home with an illness that had him throwing up non-stop. Porter himself said he tried to nap it off but couldn’t shake it, leading to the decision to sit him out.
Now, with the Packers game on deck, Porter’s dealing with a mild ankle injury from practice. It’s got some folks whispering, especially back in Pittsburgh where he was benched early on with a back issue and contract drama, that maybe he’s not really hurt. But let’s be real—why would he fake an injury now? He’s in the final year of his deal and chasing a fat contract for 2027; sitting out would only hurt his chances.
The Cowboys aren’t buying the skepticism. They’ve ruled him active for Sunday night’s clash at Green Bay. It’s a needed boost since they’re also without Cobie Durant, Drew Shelton, and DeMarvion Overshown due to injuries. On top of that, rookie EDGE Malachi Lawrence is getting the start, pushing Donovan Ezeiruaku to the bench. Defensive coordinator Christian Parker plans to ramp up Porter’s role, which is key against a Packers team that loves to throw deep with Jordan Love.
On the offense, Tyler Guyton and CeeDee Lamb are cleared to play, and cornerback Shavon Revel might see time too. Green Bay’s missing some pieces, like Jonathan Ford, Javon Hargrave, Skyy Moore, and Benjamin St-Juste. The big absence is Micah Parsons, who’s still recovering from a torn ACL after his messy trade from Dallas last summer. Kickoff’s at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC.
