DAL Jalen Thompson
NFL player. Position: S. Team: DAL.
Quick Facts
- Position: S (Safety)
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
- Previous team: Arizona Cardinals
2026 Outlook
Acquired in free agency by the Cowboys after stint with Arizona Cardinals. Thompson joins a Dallas secondary overhaul aimed at defensive improvement. At June OTAs, working off to the side with the rehab group while recovering from a pectoral strain (described as "nothing crazy" by HC Brian Schottenheimer). Expected to be ready by training camp (per Dallas Cowboys Injury Updates Following Second Week of OTAs).
Injury Status
Pectoral strain. Status as of mid-June: rehabbing, expected to be ready by training camp.
Recent News
- 2026-03-09 — 2026 NFL Free Agency: Jalen Thompson, Cowboys agree to terms - Dallas Cowboys (2026 NFL Free Agency: Jalen Thompson, Cowboys agree to terms - Dallas Cowboys)
- 2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season (2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season)
- 2026-04-07 — NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
- 2026-02-17 — 2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for the top 50 players (2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for the top 50 players)
- 2026-03-26 — 2026 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fits (2026 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fits)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
- 2026-04-29 — Dallas Cowboys roster needs following the 2026 NFL Draft (Dallas Cowboys roster needs following the 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-02-23 — Top-100 NFL Free Agents: Raking the best NFL players and naming the best team fits... (Top-100 NFL Free Agents: Raking the best NFL players and naming the best team fits...)
- 2026-03-01 — 2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs (2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs)
- 2026-05-19 — Minnesota Vikings have fascinating quarterback decision ahead of them outside of Kyler... (Minnesota Vikings have fascinating quarterback decision ahead of them outside of Kyler...)