Why is Joey Porter Jr. trending today?
Porter is trending because he was listed as questionable for a Week 6 game due to an ankle injury, sparking speculation that he is holding out for a new contract. This follows a pattern of missed games and limited practices with both the Cowboys and his former team, the Steelers.
What happened
- Earlier
Porter missed the first three regular season games and preseason with the Steelers [1].
- Earlier
Porter was traded to the Cowboys and played in his debut against the Houston Texans [1], [3].
- Week 5
Porter missed a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after becoming ill on gameday [1], [2].
- 19 Oct, 01:00 UTC
Porter was downgraded to questionable for the Packers game due to an ankle injury [1], [2].
What you need to know
Stephen Jones stated that Porter is 'all in' and wants to play [1].
Porter traveled to Green Bay despite his questionable status [2].
The player is currently in a contract year and will be a free agent in March unless he signs an extension or receives a franchise tag [3].
The Cowboys' defense currently ranks 30th in the NFL for total yards allowed [1].
It is not confirmed if Porter's recent health issues are actually related to his contract negotiations, though some sources claim they are not [3].
Background
Joey Porter Jr. is a 26-year-old cornerback who was recently acquired by the Dallas Cowboys via a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers [1], [3].
His time in Pittsburgh was marked by a 'de facto hold-in' where he remained on the roster but did not play in the first four weeks of the season [3].
The Cowboys are interested in keeping Porter long-term, and the player has expressed a desire to finish his career in Dallas [3].
Questions people ask
Why do people think Porter is holding out?
He has a history of missing games and limiting practice participation during contract disputes, both in Pittsburgh and now in Dallas [1], [3].
What is Porter's current injury?
He is dealing with an ankle injury suffered during practice this week [3].
Where this came from
[1] sports.yahoo.com
Cowboys' Stephen Jones insists Joey Porter Jr. is 'all in' despite questionable status for Week 6
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[2] nbcsports.com
Cowboys downgrade LB Demarvion Overshown to out; Joey Porter Jr. makes trip to Green Bay
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[3] profootballrumors.com
Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr.’s Injury Status Not Contract-Related
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