"The Cowboys have agreed to a 3-year, $36 million deal with former Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson. One of the biggest issues for the Dallas Cowboys a year ago was the secondary and they made a huge move to help fill that need today, just about a half hour ago when they signed Thompson from the Cardinals."
"Last season, he played 15 games and finished with his lowest defensive completion percentage of his career - 62.3%. He allowed 38 catches on 61 targets and gave up three touchdowns. He had one interception in 2025 and finished with 95 tackles."
"I really like this move, and it shows that Jerry Jones is legit trying to make this team better and not waiting around for all of these other guys to sign big deals and then go get whoever is left and that is a major stepping stone for him."
The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent safety Jalen Thompson from the Arizona Cardinals to a three-year contract worth up to $36 million. This move addresses a major defensive need, as the secondary struggled significantly last season. Thompson played 15 games in 2025, recording 95 tackles, one interception, and allowing 38 catches on 61 targets with a 62.3% defensive completion percentage. Over his career since 2019, Thompson has accumulated 578 tackles, nine interceptions, and 37 passes defended. The signing represents the Cowboys' proactive approach to free agency, making two significant moves on the opening day alongside the Rashan Gary trade. Thompson becomes the first outside free agent signed for over $6 million annually since Gerald McCoy in 2020.
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