The Dallas Cowboys lost starting safety Jalen Thompson to a left-leg injury during the second quarter of their game against the Baltimore Ravens. His leg was caught awkwardly during a tackle attempt, and he could not put weight on it before limping to the blue medical tent. The Cowboys listed him as questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
Thompson is the third starting secondary player affected by an injury. Free safety Malik Hooker has been sidelined since suffering a forearm injury in Week 1, while starting cornerback Cobie Durant sustained a hamstring issue in Week 2. PJ Locke, who replaced Hooker, is out with a foot injury.
Alijah Clark entered at safety alongside Markquese Bell after Thompson left. Bell had a defensive pass interference penalty that contributed to a first-half touchdown by Derrick Henry. Before the game, Dallas promoted slot defender Reddy Steward from its practice squad. Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs, who has college safety experience, has also been on the practice squad.
Further details about Thompson's condition and how the injury could affect the Cowboys' defensive strategy were not available.
