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Porter Jr. Ties Absence to Ankle Injury Only
Dallas cornerback clarifies recent absences stem from foot issues rather than contract talks as he eyes return against San Francisco.
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Injury Details
Dallas cornerback Joey Porter Jr. missed the prior two weeks due to an ankle injury first suffered October 4 against the Houston Texans. He could not finish the loss to the Arizona Cardinals and sat out the road game versus the Indianapolis Colts. Porter worked on resistance cords during the open portion of Thursday's practice but did not participate fully for the second straight day.
Practice and Return Outlook
Porter expressed confidence after completing some running and plans additional work on Friday ahead of the matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. He emphasized the demands of his position require full mobility to guard elite athletes.
Trade Background
The Cowboys acquired Porter from the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 1 in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. He appeared in three full games after missing the October 8 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to illness. As an unrestricted free agent at season's end, Porter stressed his focus remains on returning quickly to contribute on the field.
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