"The Dallas Cowboys have come to terms on a safety. There was a lot of chatter in the lead-up to free agency that the Cowboys had interest in safety Jalen Thompson. That was clearly representative of reality as Dallas has reeled him in. It is reportedly a 3-year, $36M deal."
"It is worth noting that Thompson has familiarity with new Cowboys secondary coach Ryan Smith based on their time together in Arizona, and that seems to have played a role in Thompson joining the Cowboys. Thompson is set to turn 28 years old this offseason and has played all seven seasons to date for Arizona."
"Dallas restructured Malik Hooker's deal on Monday morning so we know that he is going to be a part of the plan on the back end moving forward. It goes without saying that the Cowboys have needs across their entire defense, but establishing a presence at safety was a top priority."
The Dallas Cowboys secured safety Jalen Thompson on a 3-year, $36 million contract during the NFL's legal tampering period. Thompson, 28, spent all seven seasons with Arizona and brings versatility to Christian Parker's new defensive scheme. His familiarity with new Cowboys secondary coach Ryan Smith, developed during their time together in Arizona, influenced the signing. The Cowboys also restructured Malik Hooker's deal, indicating he remains part of the secondary plans. Establishing a strong safety presence was identified as a top defensive priority, and this acquisition addresses that need.
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