DAL P.J. Locke
NFL safety. Position: S. Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys).
Quick Facts
- Position: Safety
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
- Prior teams: Denver Broncos
2026 Outlook
Signed by the Dallas Cowboys in free agency as a veteran mentor for rookie safety Caleb Downs. Locke previously worked with Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker during their time together with the Denver Broncos, making him invaluable to help Downs learn Parker's defensive system. The two have been staying late after practice to watch film and work through the playbook before training camp. Locke is providing guidance on navigating the "mental roller coaster" of transitioning to the NFL (per Caleb Downs is already finding his mentor and it's one of the Cowboys' most important offseason additions).
Role / Depth Chart
Veteran safety competing for starting role / depth piece in Dallas secondary. Primary role appears to be mentoring Caleb Downs and maintaining communication in the secondary.
Recent News
- 2026-07-04 — Caleb Downs is already finding his mentor and it's one of the Cowboys' most important offseason additions (Caleb Downs is already finding his mentor and it's one of the Cowboys' most important offseason additions)