Joey Porter Jr. will not participate in the Dallas Cowboys' Thursday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to illness, leaving fans disappointed. After an impressive debut performance, expectations were high for his return, but he was deemed "very sick" and sent home from AT&T Stadium.

Prior to kickoff, Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones expressed his disappointment, stating, "It's disappointing (he's not playing tonight), but we'll have to overcome it. We got our work cut out for us."

Porter, who was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers just over a week ago, had high hopes of contributing again after logging 24 snaps in Week 3 against the Houston Texans, where he did not allow a reception despite being targeted once. His debut came after being inactive for the Steelers' first three games due to a back injury.

Reports indicate that Porter is suffering from a bad virus and has been experiencing vomiting, which ultimately ruled him out for the game. He had recently acknowledged that his back felt better after the trade, but this latest setback has delayed his return to the field.

Porter had held out this summer in hopes of securing a contract extension but remains under his rookie contract. Cowboys fans will have to wait another week to see his skills on display.