Cowboys Sign Safety Jalen Thompson

0:00Here's more NFL news for March 10th. The Dallas Cowboys wasted no time in free agency, making bold moves to boost their defense. They traded a fourth-round pick in 2027 to the Green Bay Packers for defensive end, Rashan Gary. They also reworked offensive tackle Terrence Steele's contract to create more cap room. Next up, Dallas filled a big gap in the secondary by signing safety, Jalen Thompson, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals, to a three-year deal worth. $36 million. This fits right into new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's plans to rebuild the unit. Thompson's path to the pros was unique. He started Washington State as a freshman all-American, with 57 tackles and seven pass breakups. Later ruled ineligible by the NCAA, he entered the supplemental draft and landed with Arizona as a fifth-round pick. On the field, Thompson shines as a reliable tackler, averaging more than 100 stops per season over five years. His missed tackle rate stays low, around three to six percent, and he's durable, suiting

1:03up for 79 of 85 games lately. That said, he hasn't grabbed many interceptions recently, none in the last two seasons, and he's no threat as a pass rusher with just two career sacks. Even so, his smarts and slot coverage skills give the Cowboys a solid upgrade at safety. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-P-L-O.com.