Joey Porter Jr. was so sick leading up to the Cowboys’ Week 5 game that he missed their 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and man, the details are pretty gnarly. The dude himself said it, straight up, that he was “throwing up outside my Uber on the way to the game.” He didn’t mince words, calling the whole experience “brutal.”
The Brutal Illness That Sidelined a New Cowboy
Imagine being so ill you’re puking before you even get to the stadium. That’s exactly what the 26-year-old Cowboys cornerback went through, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Porter’s absence was a huge blow, especially since Dallas went on to drop that Week 5 matchup to the Buccaneers by eight points. You gotta wonder how much his presence could have shifted that 24-16 final score, right?
This whole situation is even tougher because Porter Jr. is still super new to the Dallas squad. They just traded for him with the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 1. Since that deal went down, he’s only managed to hit the field for one game in a Cowboys uniform. Missing a prime-time game like that because of a sickness is just a rotten break when you’re trying to make an impact with a new team.
What’s Next for Porter Jr. and Dallas?
Good news is, it looks like Porter Jr. is on the mend and ready to get back at it. He’s expected to make his return this Sunday when the Cowboys face off against the Green Bay Packers. After being acquired in a trade and then getting sidelined with something so severe, you know he’s gotta be itching to prove himself and finally get some consistent playing time for his new squad.
Keep an eye on Sunday’s game against the Packers. It’s not just about the win, it’s about seeing Porter Jr. back on the field and hopefully making his presence felt for Dallas. Dude’s been through it, so here’s to a healthy return and making some plays!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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