The Dallas Cowboys are about to unleash new cornerback Joey Porter Jr. for his 2026 debut, and you know the Houston Texans are already scrambling to figure out how to deal with him. This is happening Sunday, and Porter Jr., who the Cowboys just snagged from the Steelers this week, isn’t even on the injury report. He’s good to go, full steam ahead.
Porter Jr. Lands in Dallas, Hits the Field
Dude, this just went down: Porter Jr. gets acquired from the Steelers, and bam, he’s making his first appearance in a Cowboys uniform this week. That’s a wild turnaround, showing how much Dallas wants to get him in the mix. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones wasn’t even subtle about it, telling 105.3 The Fan on Friday that Porter “is going to get some snaps” against the Texans. You don’t trade for a talent like that and let him sit, especially when he’s healthy. It’s time to see what he brings to that secondary, and you know he’s going to be fired up to make an immediate impact.
Secondary Stacking Up for Sunday’s Showdown
It’s not just Porter Jr. either; the Cowboys are getting a massive boost in their defensive backfield this week. They’ve elevated defensive backs Reddy Steward and Juanyeh Thomas from the practice squad straight to the active roster for Sunday’s game. Thomas literally just signed with the practice squad this week, so that’s a quick trip to the big show for him. Plus, they’re getting two key guys back from injury: safety Malik Hooker, who’s cleared from a forearm issue, and cornerback Shavon Revel, back from a knee/ankle problem. Both of those dudes fully practiced on Friday and are good to go, no injury designation at all. They are stacking up the secondary, and it’s all hands on deck for the Texans game.
So, get ready to watch this revamped Cowboys secondary, especially with Porter Jr. making his first appearance. Sunday’s game against the Texans is going to be a real test, but with all these new and returning pieces, it looks like Dallas is ready to bring the heat.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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