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Cornerback Tracy Porter was viewed as an afterthought when he signed a one-year deal with the Bears this offseason because the team had Kyle Fuller, Alan Ball and Tim Jennings, but the former Indiana University standout has quickly developed into the team's top cornerback.

Before the season began, the Bears released Jennings and named Fuller and Ball the starters on the outside at cornerback for Week 1. Porter did not make it onto the field until Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks because of an injury, and he took over for Ball as a starter on the outside in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders.

He has quietly been Chicago's best defensive back since entering the starting lineup in early October, and Thursday night against Green Bay was his coming-out party on national television. Porter finished the game with one tackle, four passes defended and one interception.

According to Pro Football Focus, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers targeted Porter 11 times in the passing game, and the cornerback allowed just two catches for 14 yards.

The veteran cornerback credited Chicago's front seven for making his interception of Rodgers in the fourth quarter possible.

"The front seven did a good job of putting pressure on [Rodgers]," Porter said, per Mayer. "I read the route that he was trying to make. They were trying to make a quick throw and I just beat him to the spot."

Porter has been Chicago's most physical cornerback this season, and he proved that once again in Week 12. He primarily lined up opposite Packers receivers James Jones and Davante Adams all night, and Porter's aggressiveness is what helped him come away with his first interception of the season.

Bleacher Report's Dan Pompei praised Porter after Chicago's victory over Green Bay.

"Tracy Porter should be in the Pro Bowl," tweeted Pompei. "He is playing with great confidence, anticipating and going for the ball with excellent timing."

Fuller was viewed as the team's top cornerback before the regular season began, but Porter's play in recent weeks has made him the Chicago's No. 1 corner. If the veteran defensive back continues to perform at this level, he could be in line for a big contract this offseason.