The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with significant injuries in their secondary as they prepare for Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens. Free safety Malik Hooker was already sidelined with a forearm injury sustained in Week 1, and starting cornerback Cobie Durant was lost in Week 2 due to a hamstring issue. Additionally, Hooker's replacement, PJ Locke, is out with a foot injury.
In a troubling development during the second quarter of the game, starting safety Jalen Thompson suffered an injury when his left leg was caught awkwardly during a tackle attempt. He was unable to put weight on the leg and limped off the field, heading to the blue medical tent for evaluation. Thompson is now listed as questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
Prior to the game, the Cowboys made a roster adjustment by promoting slot defender Reddy Steward from the practice squad. Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs has been on the practice squad but has safety experience from his college days.
In Thompson's absence, Alijah Clark entered the game to fill the safety position alongside Markquese Bell, who faced a crucial defensive pass interference penalty that contributed to a touchdown by Derrick Henry in the first half.
