Home / Sports / Porter's Absence: Sickness or Strategy?
Porter's Absence: Sickness or Strategy?
9 Oct
Summary
- Joey Porter Jr. missed Cowboys game due to reported sickness.
- Analyst Richard Sherman expressed skepticism about his absence.
- Porter was recently acquired from the Steelers for draft picks.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was unavailable for Thursday night's Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reportedly due to sickness. While league sources indicated Porter was dealing with a virus and experiencing vomiting, his absence drew skepticism from Prime Video analyst Richard Sherman.
Sherman openly questioned the situation, alluding to potential contract negotiations or other business matters influencing Porter's availability. The cornerback, acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 1st for draft compensation, had previously played for the Cowboys in Week 4 after being absent from Steelers games this season due to a back injury.
This situation mirrors some of the previous team's issues with player availability discussions. Porter's brief tenure with the Cowboys has already been marked by intrigue surrounding his health and contractual status.
