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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Malik Hooker News
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Moves to IR
Hooker (toe) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Won't play Week 5
Hooker (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Hooker sustained a toe injury during the Cowboys' 40-40 overtime tie with 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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: 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.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: 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 toe injury he sustained during Sunday night's 40-40 overtime tie with the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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 for Week 5 against the Jets and potentially Week 6 against the Panthers remains up in the air. Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas will be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps if Hooker misses any time.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: 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.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Questionable to return Sunday
Hooker (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Packers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: 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.
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).
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: 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.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Logs nine tackles Week 1
Hooker tallied nine tackles (four solo) during the Cowboys' 24-20 loss to the Eagles on Thursday.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: 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.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Season-high nine tackles Sunday
Hooker tallied nine tackles (six solo) during the Cowboys' 41-7 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
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.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Logs full practice Thursday
Hooker (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hooker was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, but that doesn't appear to be bothering him anymore as he was able to practice in full Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Hooker should be good to go against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Over his last five games, Hooker has registered 25 tackles (12 solo) and two interceptions.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Nursing ankle injury
Hooker (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hooker registered two solo tackles and played 48 defensive snaps during the Cowboys' Week 15 win over the Panthers. However, it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process which limited him in Wednesday's walkthrough. Hooker will need to practice in full over the next two days in order to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Snags pick in loss
Hooker tallied seven tackles (four solo) and an interception in the Cowboys' loss to the Bengals on Monday.
Hooker was one of the few bright spots on Dallas' defense during Monday's loss as he recorded the team's only interception of Joe Burrow, which was his second of the campaign. Throughout 13 games played this season, the 2017 first-round pick has racked up 61 tackles (36 solo), which is just one short of his career high set back in 2022.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 212 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Castle, PA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Ohio State |
| Experience: 9 |