Jalen Thompson is listed as questionable to return with a hamstring injury after the Cowboys safety was hurt against the Baltimore Ravens. His left leg was caught awkwardly during a second-quarter tackle attempt, and he could not put weight on it before limping to the blue medical tent for evaluation.
Thompson’s injury adds to Dallas’ problems in the secondary ahead of Week 3. Free safety Malik Hooker remains sidelined by a forearm injury suffered in Week 1, while starting cornerback Cobie Durant was lost in Week 2 because of a hamstring issue. PJ Locke, who replaced Hooker, is out with a foot injury.
The Cowboys promoted slot defender Reddy Steward from the practice squad before the game. Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs, who has college experience at safety, has also been on the practice squad. Alijah Clark took Thompson’s spot alongside Markquese Bell.
Bell was assessed a defensive pass interference penalty that contributed to Derrick Henry’s touchdown in the first half. Further details on Thompson’s condition and the effect on Dallas’ defensive strategy were not available.
