P.J. Locke - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Active for preseason opener Locke (knee) was active for the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason victory over Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Locke has been dealing with a knee injury during training camp, but he was able to play in the preseason opener. The safety was on the field for seven defensive snaps, and he didn't record any stats. Locke is expected to serve as a top reserve option behind Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson this season, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday on the road against Arizona.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys and defensive star Quinnen Williams agree on $105.9 million extension

The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a $105.9 million, three-year extension going into his first full season with the team

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

'I'm coming back': How P.J. Locke got a second chance at football In January 2025, P.J. Locke wasn't sure if he'd ever play football again. Twenty months later, he's playing for the team he grew up rooting...

AUGUST 10 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant will miss season after tearing knee ligaments in practice

Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Almost back Locke (knee) is nearing a return to the practice field, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The safety suffered a hyperextended knee during a training camp practice July 29, though he avoided a serious injury. Locke is lined up to serve as Dallas' third safety behind Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson, and as long as he can return to the field sooner rather than later, he should have a good chance to maintain that spot.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant leaves practice early after apparently suffering knee injury

Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Cowboys catch a major break after P.J. Locke's injury scare at camp The Dallas Cowboys caught a major break after P.J. Locke's injury scare at camp was ultimately just a hyperextension, according to Brian Sch...

JULY 30 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Pic 6: Locke's injury, leadership council & more Our running training camp notebook highlights the first injury of camp and the status of P.J. Locke, plus the leadership council, green dots...

JULY 30 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Avoids significant injury Locke suffered a hyperextended knee at training camp practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Locke went down with a non-contact injury, and he was forced to leave the practice early. The safety appears to have avoided a major injury, and the team's doctors aren't overly concerned. Locke is set to operate as a top rotational piece behind Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson in the secondary with Dallas this season, and in his absence, Alijah Clark is a top candidate to see an increase in reps at practice.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Locke suffered a non-contact knee injury during a training camp practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact It's not clear exactly what type of injury Locke is tending to, and the Cowboys may not be in any rush to throw the offseason free agent acquisition back into action. In his absence, Alijah Clark could see an uptick in reps at practice in the secondary.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Downs is already finding his mentor and it's one of the Cowboys' most important offseason additions | Sporting News Caleb Downs leans on veteran P.J. Locke to master Christian Parker's defensive scheme during the 2026 NFL offseason program.

JULY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Low-profile Cowboys signing already looks like a steal at OTAs The Cowboys weren't praised for signing P.J. Locke, but the veteran safety is already showing his value at OTAs.

JUNE 7 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cowboys get Ohio State's Downs and UCF's Lawrence in NFL draft after moving twice in 1st round

The Dallas Cowboys went defense with both of their first-round picks in the NFL draft

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the NFL Owners Meeting in Phoenix

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APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS

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2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

Which teams are the most primed to make the playoffs in 2026 after missing the postseason in 2025? We rank the teams with the five best chan...

MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

Why P.J. Locke's special Cowboys NFL Free Agency signing was very emotional | Sporting News The Dallas Cowboys have a very special bond in their defensive unit.

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

P.J. Locke just delivered a Christian Parker message Cowboys fans needed New Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke had good things to say about defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

MARCH 19 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

P.J. Locke candid about adversity, versatility and mentoring for Cowboys in 2026 P.J. Locke is no stranger to adversity, and his resolve combined with his familiarity of Christian Parker might pay off nicely for the Cowbo...

MARCH 18 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys agree to terms with CB Cobie Durant, who had NFL-best 3 interceptions in 2025 playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with cornerback Cobie Durant, who had an NFL-best three interceptions during the playoffs for the Los Angeles Rams last season

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

DeMarvion Overshown's 3-word reaction to Cowboys' P.J. Locke signing speaks volumes Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown wasted no time weighing in on one of the team's newest additions, safety P.J. Locke.

MARCH 11 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Broncos expert tells Cowboys fans what to expect from P.J. Locke signing One Denver Broncos expert told Dallas Cowboys fans what to expect from new free agent signing, safety P.J. Locke.

MARCH 10 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cowboys llegan a un acuerdo con el profundo P.J. Locke Por segundo día consecutivo al inicio de la agencia libre de la NFL, los Dallas Cowboys estuvieron activos tras llegar a un acuerdo con el p...

MARCH 10 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys make sneaky signing that screams Christian Parker influence The Cowboys have reportedly signed former Broncos safety P.J. Locke, who worked with Christian Parker in Denver.

MARCH 10 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Broncos rumor reveals why P.J. Locke chose Cowboys over Denver in free agency | Sporting News The Dallas Cowboys have signed former Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke in free agency. The Broncos wanted him back, but Locke chose to go to...

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos depth at safety takes big hit as P.J. Locke bolts to NFC East team | Sporting News The Denver Broncos have lost safety P.J. Locke to free agency.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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