Jalen Thompson

In other words, he’s headed to injured reserve. The Cowboys safety room has been besieged by injuries this year, with Malik Hooker also missing time. They don’t have another safety on their practice squad so they may be hunting the tryout circuit on Tuesday.

Thompson left the field after getting caught up in a scrum that initially looked like a potential head/neck injury. It was later reported as a hamstring injury, with sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson saying the 28-year-old safety was struggling to make his way to the locker room. It sounds like Thompson could face an uphill battle to return to the field in this one. The Cowboys’ defense continues to be dealt one injury after another. Markquese Bell is next in line to replace Thompson.

The deal is worth as much as $36 million, though the full details have yet to be announced. Thompson has been with the Cardinals since they drafted him in 2019. He has appeared in and started 62 games over the past four seasons. Thompson broke up six passes, notched one sack, and forced a fumble in 2025. He will be penciled in for a starting role on a Dallas offense that desperately needs to improve in 20206.