Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will not play in Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He was ruled out shortly before kickoff due to a viral illness.
The decision was reported by NFL Network and ESPN reporter Jane Slater.
Mike Garafolo provided details, noting that Porter had been vomiting and was dealing with a severe viral illness.
Porter's absence prevents him from making his home debut for the Cowboys. It also forces Dallas to adjust its defensive personnel for the game.
Defensive Adjustments
With Porter unavailable, DaRon Bland is expected to line up outside. Caleb Downs should see additional snaps at safety rather than nickel.
Reddy Steward, Ameer Speed, and Caelen Carson are also expected to take on greater responsibilities in the Cowboys' defensive rotation.
The team had yet to receive a definitive update on Shavon Revel's status at the time of the report.
Revel was limited during the previous week against the Houston Texans, leaving his availability as another consideration for Dallas' defensive lineup.
Porter's absence comes as the Cowboys prepare to face a Tampa Bay team that entered the matchup with an 0-4 record, according to the source article.
His unavailability changes the defensive options available to Dallas for a game in which the team had hoped to improve its defensive performance.
