Porter has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers due to an illness, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Only days after his trade from Pittsburgh to Dallas this past Sunday at Houston, Porter was able to handle a 45 percent snap share but didn't make any marks in the box score in his Cowboys debut. An illness will keep him sidelined in Week 5, though, allowing Ameer Speed and Caelen Carson to work at outside cornerback opposite DaRon Bland.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Officially active for Week 4
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Porter is active for Sunday's tilt against the Texans, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
This has been the expectation after NFL reporter Jordan Schultz mentioned late Saturday that Porter was in line to suit up Sunday. The star cornerback will be making both his 2026 and his Dallas debut after being acquired via a trade with Pittsburgh on Wednesday. However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that Porter is expected to be restricted to around 30 defensive snaps Sunday, which could limit his appeal as an IDP option in fantasy leagues.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Expected to suit up Sunday
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Porter is likely to make his 2026 debut for Dallas against Houston on Sunday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Porter missed the first three weeks of the campaign while with Pittsburgh due to both a back injury and a contract dispute. He had initially been ruled out for the Steelers' Week 4 matchup against Cleveland on Thursday but was then traded to the Cowboys late Wednesday. Though Porter wasn't given an injury designation by Dallas heading into the weekend, it was uncertain if he'd play Sunday given both his conditioning and his limited amount of time to learn the playbook. It appears, however, that Porter is going to be able to give it a go against the Texans, and he should immediately play a key role in Dallas' secondary.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Avoids injury report
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Porter (back) wasn't listed on the Cowboys' injury report Friday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.
Prior to getting shipped from Pittsburgh to Dallas on Wednesday evening, Porter was listed as a full participant Monday and Tuesday before a limited showing Wednesday resulted in him being ruled out for Week 4. Now that he's with a different organization, though, he'll have an immediate chance to suit up with his new team. Whether or not that's plausible, coach Brian Schottenheimer told Tommy Yarish of the team's official site Thursday, "We'd like him to play, but we'll see how the week goes." Friday's injury report will reveal Porter's odds to make his Cowboys debut this weekend.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Ruled out for Week 4
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Porter (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter had previously been listed on the Steelers' Week 4 injury report due to conditioning, but he may have had his back flare up on him during Wednesday's practice. He turned in a full practice Tuesday, but he downgraded to limited participation a day later. As a result, Porter's 2026 debut will be delayed at least another week. The Steelers will lean on Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel and Daylen Everette as their primary options at the outside cornerback spots Thursday.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Estimated as full Monday
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Porter (conditioning) was estimated as a full participant on Monday's practice report, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Porter has been practicing for weeks but has yet to play in a game this season due to what is believed to be more related to his contract than any conditioning or injury issues. It's unclear if he'll play Thursday night against the Browns. Asante Samuel and Jamel Dean will continue to hold it down at cornerback for the Steelers for however long Porter is sidelined.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Questionable to play Sunday
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Porter (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday that the Steelers were expecting Porter to make his 2026 debut in Week 3, though he is still officially listed as questionable. The 26-year-old, who has also recently expressed his displeasure regarding his contract situation, may not see a full workload even if he's cleared to suit up. If that's the case, Asante Samuel could continue to be more involved, especially if Jamel Dean (ankle), who is also questionable, can't get on the field versus Cincinnati.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Still limited at practice
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Porter (undisclosed) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Just as he was a week prior, Porter was listed on Pittsburgh's injury report Wednesday with a "non-injury/conditioning" designation. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers are planning for Porter to return to action in Week 3. With that said, his conditioning may not be the only important factor -- he has also expressed dissatisfaction with the team about an inability to get a contract extension in place in recent weeks. Pittsburgh's official injury reports Thursday and Friday could provide further insight into Porter's Week 3 status as far as his physical condition is concerned.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Undergoing more tests Wednesday
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Porter will be evaluated Wednesday for a back injury he aggravated during practice last week, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Porter has been working through a back issue since the start of training camp but was on track to play against the Patriots in Week 2 before his injury flared up during practice. The 2023 second-rounder is also seeking an extension while in the final year of his rookie contract, but it appears Porter and the Steelers are far apart on negotiations. Wednesday's evaluation should provide more clarity on the defensive back's status for Pittsburgh's Week 3 AFC North showdown against Cincinnati this Sunday.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Demands new contract
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Porter (back) wants a long-term contract, regardless of where he will play it out, Jonathan Jones of the Athletic reports.
Porter has already been ruled out ahead of the Steelers' matchup with the Patriots on Sunday due to a back issue. The cornerback has consistently logged limited sessions with the issue, but there is a chance he is holding back as he awaits a long-term extension. If the Steelers are adamant about saving cap space, the inevitable result of the dispute may be a trade.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Won't play at New England
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Porter (back) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter missed all of training camp and was sidelined in Week 1 due to what the Steelers are saying is a back injury, and that's what is officially keeping him out Sunday as well. With that said, he has expressed dissatisfaction about an inability to get a contract extension in place in recent weeks. Asante Samuel should continue to see an uptick in reps against New England.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Limited again
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Porter (back) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Porter's back injury was added to his designation after it appeared that he was past the issue a day earlier, when he was listed as limited due to conditioning. The cornerback expressed dissatisfaction during training camp because he didn't get a contract extension from the team. There's a lot going on with Porter, and if he can't play Sunday, Asante Samuel should again be in line to step in.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Won't play Week 1
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Porter (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Porter missed all of training camp due to a back injury, and while he returned to practice in a limited capacity this past week to draw the questionable tag, the 2023 second-rounder has not hit enough benchmarks to be cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season opener. Asante Samuel and Daylen Everette are candidates to start opposite Jamel Dean at outside cornerback for Week 1. Porter's next opportunity to play is Week 2 against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Limited on Wednesday
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Porter (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Porter is still "ramping up" to full practice, so it's unclear exactly when the cornerback will return to the field. If the Steelers' program intends for the 26-year-old to be a full participant by Friday's session, Porter could be cleared and ready to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Falcons.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Ready to rock
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Porter (elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter was able to upgrade to a full participant Friday, just a day after sustaining an elbow injury. The starting cornerback is set to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup alongside fellow starter James Pierre, who was also cleared of injury designation. With both outside corners healthy, it remains to be seen how the Steelers plan to use recently acquired Asante Samuel.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Limited with elbow issue
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Porter (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter appeared on the injury report Thursday with an elbow injury, but he was still able to log a limited session. The ability to practice with a new injury bodes well for the starting cornerback's chances to suit up for Sunday's divisional contest with the Ravens. If the 2023 second-rounder is ultimately unable to suit up versus Baltimore, however, the recently signed Asante Samuel will likely take over at outside cornerback.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Limited in practice
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Porter (hip) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
Porter's status comes as no surprise, as Mike Tomlin previously announced he would be limited in practice throughout the week. However, the 25-year-old is still expected to be good to go for Sunday's game versus Buffalo.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Questionable to return Sunday
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Porter (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
The cornerback made three tackles (two solo) before exiting. James Pierre should be the next man up at corner for the Steelers.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Another muted outing
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Porter posted three tackles (one solo) and one pass defense during the Steelers' 34-12 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Sunday was an improved outing for Porter (from a fantasy perspective) compared to his zero-tackle performance against the Chargers in Week 10. He's logged three tackles or less in three of his last four games, but he's also recorded at least one pass defense in each of the Steelers' six games since the Week 5 bye. Over that span, Porter has posted 24 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 11 pass defenses (one interception).
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Healthy coming off bye
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Porter (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter hasn't suited up for a regular-season game since Week 1, but he appears to have emerged from Pittsburgh's bye in Week 5 fully healthy. The starting cornerback looks set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Browns. That will provide a notable boost for the Steelers' secondary, especially if Jalen Ramsey (hamstring), who is not practicing Wednesday, is unable to play or has his snaps managed.
