Star quarterback Dak Prescott is looking forward to having standout cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on the defense for the rest of the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 campaign.
Porter began the season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, sitting out team drills amid a contract dispute over an extension. He missed the first three games of the campaign as Pittsburgh ended up trading him to Dallas for a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2027 sixth-round pick on Sept. 30.
Prescott spoke with media on Thursday, per reporter Todd Archer. He had high remarks to share about Porter, seeing certain traits that will elevate the overall play on the defensive side of the ball.
“He's a good corner. He's the guy that can play physical, play man to man and take a receiver away, shut a side down. And now to have that on our side, playmaker when the ball's in the air. I know he went and got one on me on almost a 50-50 ball that he didn't make it seem that way at all. And when you've got a guy like that with ball skills and hunger for the ball, you want him on your team. I'm so glad we have him,” Prescott said.
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Article Continues BelowDak Prescott and the Cowboys need all the help they can get on defense. They yearn for playoff contention, knowing that doing well on that side of the ball will be crucial.
Porter presents high upside in Year 4, being a standout corner for Pittsburgh his first three years there. Last season saw him record 52 tackles, 14 pass deflections, one sack, and an interception throughout 14 games.
Dallas has a 1-2 record to start the season, sitting at third place in the NFC East Division standings. They are above the Washington Commanders while trailing the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Cowboys will look to prepare for their next matchup, being on the road. They take on the Houston Texans in Week 4 as kickoff commences on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET.