Impact Thompson appeared in five games during the 2021 regular season, operating mostly on special teams and recording three solo tackles. It's unlikely he sees any playing time during the playoffs.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Restored from COVID-19 list The Cowboys restored Thompson to the practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Set for absence Thompson was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Thompson has been elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad for each of the last four games, though he won't have that chance in Week 18 against Philadelphia. He had played nearly exclusively on special teams, racking up three total tackles.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Restored from practice squad IR Thompson (hamstring) was restored to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday.
Impact Thompson ended up on the practice squad injured list after hurting his hamstring in the Cowboys' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. The 2016 third-round selection now will try to earn back a spot on the active roster.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on practice squad IR Dallas placed Thompson (hamstring) on the practice squad injured list Monday.
Impact Thompson was elevated to the active roster ahead of Thursday's Week 1 loss to the Bucs, and he played 26 snaps on special teams. However, he picked up a hamstring injury during the contest and will be forced to miss some time. The severity of the injury is unknown.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss time Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Thompson "will miss some time" due to a hamstring injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Thompson was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, and he played 26 snaps on special teams. However, he apparently suffered a hamstring injury during the contest. McCarthy didn't offer a timetable for the safety's return, but he should tentatively be considered week-to-week.
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Released by Dallas The Cowboys cut Thompson on Tuesday, Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com reports.
Impact Thompson appeared in 30 games over the last two seasons for the Cowboys, registering 88 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception. The addition of Malik Hooker this offseason made Thompson dispensable. He will likely garner attention from teams around the league in search of veteran depth for their secondary.
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Activated from COVID list Thompson (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 27-year-old tested positive for the virus and missed the season finale, but he's now cleared the NFL's protocols. Thompson had 43 tackles (30 solo), one interception and one forced fumble in 15 games during 2020. He remains under contract for 2021, but his roster spot isn't secured since he could be cut by the team with only $100,000 in dead cap.
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has up-and-down campaign Thompson (COVID-19) recorded 43 tackles (30 solo), one interception and one forced fumble over 15 games in 2020.
Impact The 27-year-old safety started and ended the season with a starting role before missing Week 17 on the COVID-19 list, and he posted a couple of strong IDP efforts, including a 10-tackle performance Week 1. In between, however, Thompson's liabilities in coverage mostly relegated him to special teams. He has one more very affordable season remaining on his current contract, and the Cowboys are potentially facing a lot of turnover in their secondary already. However, new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn might decide to clean house as much as possible and send Thompson packing regardless of other moves.
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Tests positive for COVID-19 Thompson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Thompson won't play in Sunday's game against the Giants. The Cowboys will miss the playoffs with a loss or a Washington win. Depending on when Thompson tested positive, he may not be cleared in time for the first round of the playoffs. If Xavier Woods (ribs) is also unable to play, Reggie Robinson likely will start at safety in Week 17.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Enters concussion protocol Thompson suffered a concussion during Sunday's 37-17 win over the Eagles, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Impact Thompson had four tackles (one solo) during Sunday's divisional win. However, he'll need to garner full medical clearance in order to suit up Week 17 on the road against the Giants.
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Picks off Lamar in loss Thompson recorded seven tackles (five solo) and an interception in Tuesday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Thompson's second career interception came on a pass that bounced off the outstretched hand of receiver Marquise Brown and right into the safety's waiting arms. His seven tackles were also the most Thompson has totaled since Week 1 against the Rams, as he failed to register more than four in any of the games in between.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Darian Thompson finds himself in perfect position for deflected INT Dallas Cowboys safety Darian Thompson finds himself in perfect position to intercept a pass by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • NFL.COM
Source says S Darian Thompson expected to start vs. Ravens; Donovan Wilson (groin), Anthony Brown (ribs) out for Cowboys Amid injuries in the secondary, the Cowboys appear poised to turn to a familiar face Tuesday. Darian Thompson is expected to start for the f...
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Makes impact in Week 1 loss Thompson recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Impact Between an early exit for Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) and a Sean McVay game plan that called for a lot of quick passes to neutralize the Cowboys' pass rush, both the team's safeties were very busy -- Xavier Woods also racked up nine tackles. Thompson could remain an IDP asset at least until Vander Esch returns to action, especially if other teams copy what the Rams did offensively in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
