- The Cowboys have been talking about roster additions.
- Dallas confirmed Thompson will miss several weeks, with the timeline now described as four to six weeks.
- Jerry Jones said there are “conversations going on” about potential additions to the Cowboys roster, and he stressed the need for communication and awareness as those discussions continue.
- The injury comes at a time when the safety room has already been stretched.
- P.J. Locke has also landed on injured reserve after getting hurt in the next game following Hooker’s injury, further thinning the group.
- The Cowboys lost Malik Davis for the season to a serious non-contact hip injury during Friday’s practice before the opener, another reminder that the team has already had to absorb multiple setbacks before the season has settled in.
- For now, the Cowboys have said the conversations are happening.
Jalen Thompson’s injury forces the Cowboys’ safety question into the open
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- dallascowboys.com, “Cowboys pierden a Jalen Thompson por varias semanas,” Sept. 28, 2026.
- dallascowboys.com, “Cowboys reveal unfortunate timeline for Jalen Thompson injury,” Sept. 28, 2026.
- dallascowboys.com, “Jerry Jones says 'there's conversations going on' for potential additions to Cowboys roster,” Sept. 29, 2026.
- thelandryhat.com, “4 safety additions Cowboys should consider as their injury attrition continues,” Sept. 29, 2026.
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