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Cowboys Place Safety Malik Hooker on IR With Toe Injury, Out at Least Four Games

Dallas turns to Juanyeh Thomas at safety, signaling a next-man-up approach.

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.