Jerry Jones and Cowboys Did Something Right in NFL Offseason
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys focused on improving their safety position during the NFL offseason by signing free agent Jalen Thompson and adding two more safeties, P.J. Locke and Caleb Downs. These moves aim to fix a weak spot that contributed to them missing the playoffs in the previous season and improve their chances in the upcoming season.Key Facts
- The Cowboys missed the playoffs in the 2025-26 NFL season partly due to weak safety play.
- Owner Jerry Jones signed Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million deal, the team's biggest free agent contract since 2012.
- The team also acquired P.J. Locke and drafted Caleb Downs, considered the best safety prospect in the draft.
- The new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, plans to use these players in versatile roles.
- Last season, the Cowboys' starting safeties were Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson; Wilson is currently unsigned.
- The ESPN post-draft power rankings placed the Cowboys at 16th in the league going into the new season.
- Improving the safety group is expected to strengthen the Cowboys' defense and help their chances if key players stay healthy.
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