Overview
- Dallas placed Malik Hooker on injured reserve after his Week 4 toe injury, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.
- He is eligible to return in Week 9 after starting the first four games and recording 20 tackles.
- Juanyeh Thomas moves into the starting role at safety, with Markquese Bell positioned for expanded snaps.
- The Cowboys signed rookie safety Alijah Clark to the active roster to bolster depth on the back end.
- Dallas also elevated receivers Jalen Brooks and Jalen Cropper for Week 5 against the Jets with CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin ruled out.