# 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...)


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