"He first took over as a free safety in 2021 and later moved full-time to strong safety, so he is not a one-note box defender. He has played both spots, knows Ryan Smith's teaching, and has enough starting experience to stabilize communication in the secondary."
"Pairing that kind of interchangeable safety with Malik Hooker gives Dallas a much cleaner starting picture than it had a week ago, especially with Donovan Wilson sitting in free agency."
"Now the Cowboys no longer walk into the draft needing a safety to start immediately in Week 1. They have even lessened the need for long-term depth at the position."
The Dallas Cowboys signed former Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year deal worth up to $36 million during the legal tampering period. Thompson, 27, reunites with Cowboys secondary coach Ryan Smith, who previously coached him in Arizona. Over seven NFL seasons, Thompson accumulated 578 tackles, 37 passes defended, and nine interceptions across 99 games. His versatility allows him to play both free safety and strong safety positions. Pairing Thompson with existing safety Malik Hooker creates a stable starting secondary, reducing the need for an immediate safety draft pick. With Donovan Wilson in free agency, the Cowboys now have a clearer defensive picture and lessened long-term depth needs at safety.
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