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| HT/WT: 6-1, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Castle, PA |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Ohio State |
| Experience: 10 |
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Top Malik Hooker News
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Cleared for training camp
Hooker is all set to suit up for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hooker was the starting free safety during Wednesday's first-team reps. The defensive back has recovered from the back issue that plagued him throughout minicamp and is all set to resume normal practice activities as training camp gets underway.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Limited to start minicamp
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Hooker (back) will be limited during the Cowboys' minicamp, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Hooker was listed on injury reports with a back issue to close out the 2025 season, and it's apparently still bothering him as minicamp kicks off. Until he's back to full strength, free agent acquisition P.J. Locke could see increased practice reps with the first-team defense.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Lackluster season for Dallas
Hooker recorded 52 tackles (28 solo) with one pass defended over 12 regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2025.
The veteran missed five games early in the season due to a toe injury and played through back trouble late, and his numbers suffered as a result. Hooker struggled in coverage and may not be able to hold up as a physical in-the-box safety, leaving some question of where he might fit even in a depth role. He has one year left on his current contract at $6.5 million, but the Cowboys would incur just a $2 million dead cap hit if they elect to move on from Hooker this offseason under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: All set for TNF
Hooker (back) is active for Thursday night's contest against Detroit.
Hooker was limited at practice all week with a back injury, but he'll now officially be able to give it a go in Week 14. The safety has also been nursing toe and thigh injuries over the last few weeks, but he's expected to start opposite Donovan Wilson versus the Lions.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Could play Thursday night
Hooker (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hooker practiced in a limited capacity all week after likely sustaining a back injury in the Week 13 win over the Chiefs, but he's still got a chance to play Thursday. The veteran safety has appeared in just seven games this season, recording 29 total tackles and one pass defensed. If active in Week 14, Hooker is expected to start opposite Donovan Wilson in the Cowboys' secondary.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Now dealing with back issue
Hooker was limited in practice Monday due to a back injury, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Hooker has dealt with a toe issue almost all season, but that injury isn't noted on Monday's injury report. Instead, the veteran safety is deemed to have a back issue. Hooker's ability to log a limited session may mean that he's not dealing with a major injury, but he could enter Thursday with a designation if he's not able to practice in full over the next two days.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Ready for Thursday
Hooker (toe/thigh) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Cowboys, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
The 29-year-old upgraded from a limited practice session Tuesday to a full go Wednesday, suggesting he's moved past his injuries in time to play Thursday. Hooker has appeared in just six games this season, recording 28 total tackles and one pass defensed. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as Dallas' top free safety in Week 13.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Limited to open week
Hooker (toe/thigh) was a limited participant during Monday's walkthrough practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hooker continues to play through a toe injury that caused him to miss the Cowboys' five games prior to the Week 10 bye, but he also appears to be dealing with a thigh issue that he likely picked up during Sunday's 24-21 overtime win over the Eagles. He will have two more chances to log a full practice and avoid an injury tag ahead of Thursday's game against Kansas City. In the two games since his return, Hooker has accumulated eight tackles (four solo) and one pass defense.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Good to go for Week 12
Hooker (toe/personal) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Hooker ended up getting in a full practice Friday after logging a DNP on Thursday. After returning to the lineup from injured reserve last Monday night, Hooker should be ready to roll against Philly after playing 73 percent of the defensive snaps against Las Vegas.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Absent due to personal matter
Hooker (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday due to a personal matter, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
The safety was limited Wednesday with the toe injury, but since his absence Thursday was not injury related, he can perhaps be considered on track to play Sunday if he returns to the team. Dallas has another practice Friday. Hooker was activated from injured reserve for Monday's win over the Raiders, in which he logged 44 defensive snaps.
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