Jared Dubin· Oct 1, 2026
Dubin projects that once Joey Porter Jr. debuts for Dallas he will start on the outside opposite DaRon Bland, with Caleb Downs remaining the slot defender.
“Porter will presumably slot in across from DaRon Bland on the outside, while Caleb Downs continues playing in the slot.”
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Caleb Downs · 2026 season6 calls from 5 pundits between 1 and 3. Jared Dubin said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsCaleb DownsDallas CowboysOct 1, 2026
Caleb Downs to be 1st on the depth chart
“while Caleb Downs continues playing in the slot”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDaRon BlandDallas CowboysOct 1, 2026
DaRon Bland to be 1st on the depth chart
“Porter will presumably slot in across from DaRon Bland on the outside”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Joey Porter Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“whenever he debuts, Porter will presumably slot in across from DaRon Bland on the outside”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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