Key Facts

• Joey Porter Jr. was listed out for the Steelers’ game against the Browns due to a back injury and conditioning reasons.
• The Steelers traded Porter to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 conditional sixth-round pick.
• Porter is expected to play in the Cowboys’ Week 5 game against the Houston Texans.
• It's unclear if Porter will start or how much he will play as he learns the Cowboys’ defensive system.
• The Cowboys traded for Porter to strengthen their defense, which has faced injuries.
• The Houston Texans have started their season 0-3 and will be eager to win against the Cowboys.
• Porter missed much of training camp and initial games due to a contract dispute and reported back injury.
• The Cowboys have not yet offered Porter a new contract extension; he is still under his rookie deal.