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Moves to IR Hooker (toe) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hooker was spotted in a walking boot after suffering a toe injury in Dallas' Week 4 tie against the Packers. Additionally, the Ohio State product was unable to practice all week, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. While the veteran is sidelined for at least Dallas' next four games, Juanyeh Thomas is expected to step in and start at free safety.

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Won't play Week 5 Hooker (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hooker sustained a toe injury during the Cowboys' 40-40 tie to the Packers in Week 4. He was spotted in a walking boot Wednesday, and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus confirmed Thursday that the veteran safety will not play against the Jets. Juanyeh Thomas played a season-high 51 defensive snaps in Week 4, and he figures to be the leading candidate to start alongside Donovan Wilson at safety due to Hooker's injury.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Juanyeh Thomas on opportunity to start at safety, play against younger brother in Week 5 With Cowboys safety Malik Hooker likely to be sidelined with a toe injury on Sunday against the Jets, Juanyeh Thomas will likely take his pl...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Likely out for Week 5 Hooker (toe) was spotted in a protective boot Wednesday and is unlikely to play in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact The veteran safety from Ohio State sustained a toe injury in the Week 4 tie against the Packers and was expected to miss a couple of weeks, so it's no surprise that he'll likely be sidelined Sunday. If Hooker is unable to go, Markquese Bell is likely to start alongside Donovan Wilson to form the Cowboys' top safety duo in Week 5.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Talkin' Cowboys: Can the Defense Get Right? Kyle Youmans, Josh Rodriguez, and Patrik Walker take listener calls to discuss Juanyeh Thomas stepping in for the injured Malik Hooker, the...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

May miss a couple weeks Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Hooker (toe) is still being evaluated but could miss a couple weeks due to the injury he sustained during Sunday night's 40-40 o...

Impact Hooker was forced out of Sunday's tie in the second quarter, though he managed to tally four tackles (two solo) before leaving the field. It doesn't sound as though the veteran safety's injury is severe enough that it might require a stint on IR, but his status will need to be monitored for Week 5 against the Jets, and perhaps also Week 6 against the Panthers. Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas will be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps if Hooker misses any time.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Latest Malik Hooker injury updates after Cowboys DB exits vs. Packers The Dallas Cowboys' limping defense suffered another loss in Week 4 when Malik Hooker suffered a toe injury against the Green Bay Packers.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Ruled out for rest of Sunday Hooker (toe) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hooker suffered a toe injury in the second quarter, and he will now be sidelined for the remainder of the team's Week 4 contest. The safety registered four total tackles (two solo) before exiting the game. In his place, Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas stand to operate in more significant roles in the secondary.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for rest of Sunday Hooker (toe) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Hooker injury update: Latest news on Cowboys safety's status in Week 4 | Sporting News Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker was injured in the second quarter of the Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers. Here are the latest u...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable to return Sunday Hooker (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Packers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hooker suffered a toe injury in the second quarter, placing some doubt on his ability to make it back out onto the field in Week 4. In his absence, Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas will both see an increase in workload in the Cowboys' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Hooker (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Packers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 2 Hooker (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact After back-to-back limited practices to begin the week, Hooker logged a full session Friday. Hooker played all 63 defensive snaps in the Cowboys' Week 1 loss to the Eagles and recorded nine tackles (four solo).

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot issue Hooker is dealing with a foot injury and logged a limited practice Wedneday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Hooker logged all 62 of Dallas' defensive snaps in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Eagles and played well, notching nine tackles. However, he picked up an injury to his foot in the contest. Hooker's ability to participate in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday suggests he has a chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants, though his status the remainder of the week should provide more clarity.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine tackles Week 1 Hooker tallied nine tackles (four solo) during the Cowboys' 24-20 loss to the Eagles on Thursday.

Impact Hooker tied with Kenneth Murray for the most tackles on the Cowboys, and the duo each played all 63 defensive snaps in Thursday's regular-season opener. Hooker played 1,008 defensive snaps last season and will operate as an every-down safety alongside Donovan Wilson in 2025. The Cowboys host the NFC East rival Giants on Sunday, Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' veteran is making it painfully obvious he's not washed up yet Malik Hooker has been one of the lone bright spots of the Dallas Cowboys' secondary during training camp.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Malik Hooker resurgent, 'comfortable' with Eberflus It feels as if, in some way, shape or form, Malik Hooker is involved with making a play in Cowboys' training camp, and he explained why.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Malik Hooker reflects on Cowboys' season, getting back to 'the drawing board' for 2025 No stranger to adversity, Malik Hooker assesses his biggest takeaway from the 2024 season and what the Cowboys must do to improve in 2025.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Enjoys career-best season Hooker finished 2024 with career highs in tackles (81), solo tackles (51) and pass breakups (five), while also picking off two passes.

Impact The safety also started all 17 regular-season games and played on at least 81 percent of the defensive snaps in each. Hooker, a 2017 first-round pick of the Colts, signed with the Cowboys in 2021, re-signed for two years in 2022 and inked a three-year, $24-million extension in 2023 through 2026.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high nine tackles Sunday Hooker tallied nine tackles (six solo) during the Cowboys' 41-7 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Hooker co-led the Cowboys in tackling Sunday with Eric Kendricks, and it was the former's highest total of the 2024 regular season. Hooker is now up to a career-high 75 tackles (46 total) and four pass defenses (two interceptions) through 16 regular-season games. The 2017 first-round pick will look to close out the regular season on a high note against the Commanders next Sunday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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