Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson is officially sidelined for at least four weeks, an absolute brutal hit for a secondary already fighting through a gauntlet of injuries early in the season. This isn’t just one guy out, this is another huge blow to a position group that can’t seem to catch a break.
Safety Spot in Absolute Crisis Mode
Thompson went down with a hamstring injury in Sunday’s tough loss to the Ravens in Rio, and the team’s executive vice president, Stephen Jones, confirmed on 105.3 The Fan that he’ll be out for “about a month” or “four-plus weeks.” Think about that, four weeks is a huge chunk of the regular season, especially when your depth is already screaming for help. P.J. Locke is already on injured reserve, and Malik Hooker is still recovering from a fractured forearm. So, that’s three safeties either out or recovering, all at the same time. This unit is getting absolutely decimated right now.
“We’ve Been Hit There, No Question”
Jones didn’t mince words about the situation, saying, “The safety position is tough. We’ve been hit there, no question.” He even added that the “corner[back] spot” is getting hit “to the same degree,” which is just gut-wrenching to hear. While there’s a glimmer of hope that Hooker might have a shot to play this week, the reality is Thompson and Locke are both looking at those “four-plus weeks of missing time.” You can bet the front office is “definitely be looking to see if there’s a way to shore that up” at safety while these guys rehab. On top of all this, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (calf) and cornerback Shavon Revel (knee) also got banged up on Sunday, and we’re still waiting for updates on their availability. It’s a defensive injury nightmare brewing right now for this team.
This team’s defense is facing a serious test of its depth and resilience. Losing key players, especially in the secondary, can totally change how you approach games. They’ve gotta find some answers fast to plug these holes, because every game matters, and the season just keeps rolling.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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