The Dallas Cowboys had to go without Joey Porter Jr. on Thursday Night Football, but they also added a key offensive piece. However, Richard Sherman added intrigue to Joey Porter Jr.’s absence from the game, according to a post on X by Shan Shariff.

“Maybe if they were to give him a new contract, maybe he’d be a little healthier today,” Richard Sherman said on the TNF pregame show. “I’m speculating right now. They’re saying it’s legitimate. What I’m saying, everything developed really quickly. It’s unfortunate.”

Cowboys go without CB Joey Porter Jr. on TNF

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Porter was ruled out less than two hours before kickoff of the game, according to ESPN. What makes the situation interesting in how Porter treated the Steelers before the trade to the Cowboys. He did not play, citing a back injury. After the trade, he immediately made his way to the football field.