Joey Porter Sr. says Steelers 'held us down for three weeks,' celebrates Cowboys victory over Texans
Joey Porter Jr. made his Dallas Cowboys debut on Sunday, delivering a strong defensive performance in a 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans.
The rookie cornerback played 25 snaps without recording a target, facing off against Texans receivers Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel, and Dalton Schultz. His first action with the Cowboys came just days after being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for future draft picks, following a contract dispute and a lingering back injury that had kept him sidelined for the first three weeks of the season.
The win marked the Cowboys' first at .500, as they rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half, capped by a game-sealing touchdown from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb with under a minute remaining.
Joey Porter Sr., the former Steelers legend and current Cowboys fan, attended the game in Dallas gear, celebrating his son’s return to the field. Porter Sr.
shared his excitement on social media, reflecting on the intensity of game-day atmosphere and the emotional relief of seeing his son play again. His presence added a personal touch to the Cowboys’ hard-fought win, which came after Porter Jr.
had been inactive for nearly a month due to the contract and injury issues.
