Joey Porter Jr. finally hit the field for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, making his debut in their win over the Texans. It was a happy moment for the cornerback, who missed the first three games of the season while he was still with the Steelers, and he called it “a blessing” just to be out there.
A ‘Dog’ Ready to Run Wild
Porter Jr. only played 24 snaps in his first outing for Dallas, with 19 of those plays seeing him in pass coverage. The real kicker? Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud targeted him only once. That right there tells you everything you need to know about the respect he already commands and exactly why the Cowboys were so keen to bring him in for their defense. Porter Jr. isn’t shy about his mindset either, stating, “I’m a dog at the end of the day, and I want to be out there with the guys.” He’s clearly ready to prove his worth, adding, “So I have to prove why they got me here, and I feel like I did that today.”
Settling In and Stepping Up
Even though he made an impact, Porter Jr.’s limited play time came down to his quick turnaround with the team. He was only with the Cowboys for a matter of days before Sunday’s game, and he admitted his “unfamiliarity with the entire defense” was the reason he “wasn’t really out there too much.” The clock is ticking for him to nail down those missing pieces before Thursday’s game against the Buccaneers. Every single practice rep and film session will be crucial as he continues to find his place in Dallas.
While Porter Jr. works to fully integrate into the Cowboys’ defense, the Emerald City was celebrating a win of its own! Your Seattle Seahawks took down the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in a hard-fought battle. A good weekend for football all around, even if it meant watching another team’s new blood make his mark.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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