Joey Porter Jr. impresses in Cowboys debut, could shadow top receivers

Joey Porter Jr. impressed in his Dallas Cowboys debut, limiting Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins to one incompletion on a single target in five coverage snaps. The cornerback, acquired from the Steelers last week, says there are "no limits" to how the Cowboys could use him. Porter played 25 of 52 snaps in the 34-30 win, with teammate DaRon Bland moving to the other corner position. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team could move Porter to shadow top receivers, though they prefer a field-boundary approach and want to avoid putting him in unfamiliar situations. Porter has not allowed a touchdown in coverage since 2023, the longest active NFL streak, and held Ja'Marr Chase to two catches for 22 yards in two matchups last year. He expressed excitement about the possibility of covering opponents' No. 1 receivers, calling it a sign of trust.