"Hooker, 29, started the first four games of the season (alongside Donovan Wilson, his running mate for the last four years) before a toe injury landed him on IR. That started a shuffle of safeties in Dallas, which, along with their cornerback injuries, has contributed to their bottom-five pass defense. Juanyeh Thomas replaced Hooker in Weeks 5 and 6 before he was sidelined by recurrent migraines. Markquese Bell started next to Wilson in Week 7, but Wilson suffered an elbow injury in that game."
"Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said last week that he is hoping that both Hooker and Wilson can play in Week 11. The Cowboys are set to play the Cardinals on Monday Night Football, so their starting safeties will have an extra day to practice. Hooker, a former first-round pick, dealt with a handful of injuries in Indianapolis during his first four NFL seasons. He only missed four games across his first four years in Dallas before his toe issue this season."
Malik Hooker was designated to return from injured reserve by the Cowboys and will have a 21-day window to practice before activation. Hooker started the first four games before a toe injury placed him on IR, prompting a series of safety replacements. Juanyeh Thomas, Markquese Bell and undrafted rookie Alijah Clark have all seen starts amid injuries and illnesses. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed hope that both Hooker and Donovan Wilson can play in Week 11, with an extra practice day available before Monday Night Football. Dallas' pass defense has struggled, allowing among the most yards per attempt and per game.
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