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HT/WT: 6-4, 215 lbs
Birthplace: Charlotte, NC
Age: 26
School: South Carolina
Experience: 5

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Top Israel Mukuamu News

  • Israel Mukuamu: Reaches injury settlement with PIT

    Mukuamu (undisclosed) was let go after reaching an injury settlement with the Steelers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Mukuamu was set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on injured reserve with the Steelers after suffering an undisclosed injury. The safety will now have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere this season.

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  • Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu: Staying in Dallas

    Mukuamu and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal Thursday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

    Mukuamu mostly served on special teams during the 2024 regular season with the Cowboys and finished with 19 tackles (13 solo) and two interceptions across 17 games. He's projected to serve in a similar fashion in 2025, though he'll have an opportunity to battle for a more prominent role during offseason programs and training camp.

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  • Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu: Returns to action

    Mukuamu (groin) returned to the field during Dallas' preseason matchup versus the Raiders on Saturday.

    Mukuamu failed to record any tackles during the contest, but he has now seemingly recovered from the groin injury he was previously dealing with. The 24-year-old will now spend the remainder of the preseason competing for a spot on the final roster.

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  • Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu: Dealing with groin injury

    Mukuamu is dealing with a groin injury, Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Mukuamu was announced to be dealing with an undisclosed injury last week, but it is now confirmed he hurt his groin. The 24-year-old was slated to serve as Donovan Wilson's backup at strong safety but is now in danger of missing the start of the regular season due to injury.

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  • Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu: Nursing undisclosed injury

    Mukuamu is expected to miss ssome time with an undisclosed injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    There is no word on the nature of Mukuamu's injury, nor how long he is expected to be sidelined. The 24-year-old has seen the field in 29 regular-season games for Dallas over the previous two seasons, recording 23 tackles (16 solo), one pass defended and one fumble recovered in the process. When healthy, he projects to again provide depth in the secondary this season.

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  • Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu: Hamstring healed

    Mukuamu (hamstring) recorded two tackles (one solo) in Saturday's 28-23 exhibition loss to the Jaguars.

    Mukuamu had been sidelined earlier in camp due to a hamstring issue, but his participation in the Cowboys' preseason opener implies he has recovered. The strong safety saw 23 defensive snaps (28 percent) in the contest. He is attempting to secure a role backing up Jayron Kearse at strong safety this season.

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  • Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu: Out indefinitely

    Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Thursday that Mukuamu (hamstring) is dealing with a multiple-week injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    The 2021 sixth-round pick's injury is worse than originally expected after he left Wednesday's practice as a precautionary measure with a sore hamstring. Last year, the South Carolina product appeared in 15 games and made three starts for Dallas, totaling 17 tackles and one pass breakup. Once Mukuamu is healthy, he will compete for the starting strong safety position with veterans Malik Hooker and Jayron Kearse.

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