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Dallas Cowboys secondary injury crisis

Overview

The Dallas Cowboys are experiencing a depth crisis at the safety position following a series of injuries during the 2026 NFL season. Initial setbacks included Malik Hooker being sidelined in Week 1 and P. J. Locke being placed on injured reserve. The situation intensified after Jalen Thompson sustained an injury during a Week 3 game in Rio de Janeiro, which is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks.

In response to the depleted secondary, the Cowboys signed safety Juanyeh Thomas, a former player for the team who most recently played for the Indianapolis Colts. While Thomas provides experience in defensive and special teams roles, the team continues to evaluate roster upgrades, including reported inquiries regarding Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Entities

Dallas Cowboys · Christian Parker · Joey Porter Jr. · Rashan Gary · Jerry Jones

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Dallas Cowboys sign Juanyeh Thomas amid secondary injuries

    The Dallas Cowboys have signed safety Juanyeh Thomas to bolster a depleted secondary facing multiple injuries, while also exploring potential trades for players like Joey Porter Jr.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Dallas Cowboys face safety depth crisis amid injuries

    The Dallas Cowboys face a defensive crisis as injuries to key safeties Jalen Thompson, Malik Hooker, and P. J. Locke deplete the secondary, amid criticism of the team's recent roster transactions.

Sources

bloggingtheboys.com · cyclinginc.com · heavy.com · si.com