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| HT/WT: 5-10, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Beaumont, TX |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Texas |
| Experience: 7 |
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| Regular Season | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top P.J. Locke News
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Ruled out for Week 10
Locke (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.
Locke suffered a concussion in Week 8 versus the Cardinals. While he was cleared to play in Week 9 against the Colts, he suffered another concussion. Now, Locke will miss at least one game, though the team will presumably be overly cautious before allowing him to get back on the field, meaning Markquese Bell may be in line for more snaps.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Suffers another concussion
Locke suffered a concussion during Sunday's 27-23 win over the Colts, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Locke was able to clear concussion protocol and play in Week 9 after suffering a concussion in Week 8 against the Cardinals. The safety now appears to have picked up a concussion in a second straight game. Locke will have an uphill battle to be available for Week 10 against the 49ers, and if he misses that contest, Markquese Bell would be a top candidate to draw the start at strong safety.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Ready for Week 9
Locke (concussion) holds no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Locke has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest. The starting strong safety has only played in three regular-season games so far in 2026, with only three defensive snaps played in Week 2. Sunday will mark consecutive games for Locke, meaning he may be all set to remain in a consistent role for the team.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Remains in concussion protocol
Locke was still in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Locke did not participate at practice Wednesday. Locke sat out five straight games prior to Week 8 because of a foot injury, and now his availability for Week 9 is up in the air after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. Whether he's able to practice Thursday or Friday should provide more insight into his status for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: In concussion protocol
Locke is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Locke played a season-high 68 defensive snaps against Arizona after he'd logged just 31 snaps on defense across his previous two appearances this season. Markquese Bell would be in line for more snaps if Locke is unable to play against the Colts on Sunday.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Good to go for Week 8
Locke (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Locke was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been officially cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a foot injury. His presence strengthens the Cowboys' depth in the secondary and gives the team another contributor on special teams.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Activated from IR
Locke (foot) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, but he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Locke has missed the Cowboys' last five games while tending to a right foot injury. Even though he's still tagged as questionable, his activation from IR indicates that he's tracking toward being available for Sunday's contest. The potential return of Locke would give the Cowboys another contributor on special teams and added depth in the secondary.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Won't play against Philadelphia
Locke (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's game against the Eagles.
Locke's 21-day practice window opened Friday, and he was a limited participant in each of the last two practices of Week 7 prep. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a foot injury, but he's not quite ready to be activated from IR. His next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Practice window opens
The Cowboys opened Locke's (foot) 21-day practice window Friday, Tommy Yarrish of the team's official site reports.
The Cowboys placed Locke on injured reserve Sept. 26. The safety likely won't be available for Monday night's showdown with the Eagles, but Week 8 against the Cardinals is on the table. Locke will need to be activated by Nov. 13 or he must spend the remainder of the 2026 season on IR.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Placed on injured reserve
The Cowboys placed Locke (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
Locke has not practiced since sustaining a foot injury in the Cowboys' Week 2 win over the Commanders. The free safety must now miss at least four games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the team's active roster. While Locke is absent, Marquese Bell will likely start at free safety alongside strong safety Jalen Thompson.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Won't play in Brazil
Locke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Locke sustained a foot injury during the Cowboys' Week 2 win over the Commanders. The injury is severe enough for him to not play against Baltimore, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to be available for Week 4 against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 4. With Malik Hooker (forearm) also ruled out, Markquese Bell figures to start alongside Jalen Thompson at safety while Caleb Downs serves as the slot corner.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Set to miss time with foot injury
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said S P.J. Locke (foot) could need a "few weeks" to recover after exiting Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Schottenheimer revealed that Locke tore his plantar fascia in his right foot, which looks set to keep him sidelined for at least the Cowboys' Week 3 matchup with the Ravens in Brazil. With Locke out and Malik Hooker on the mend from a forearm injury, the Cowboys' depth at safety is already being tested early in the season.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Won't return Sunday
Locke (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Locke exited the first quarter of Sunday's contest due to a foot injury. The Cowboys will need to finish the divisional contest with the Commanders without Locke or Malik Hooker (forearm), leaving slot cornerback Caleb Downs or reserve strong safety Markquese Bell to play free safety.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Dealing with foot injury
Locke (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Locke suffered a foot injury in the first quarter, and his status for the remainder of the game is uncertain. The Cowboys are already operating without Malik Hooker (forearm) in Week 2, so they'll be especially thin while Locke is sidelined.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Active for preseason opener
Locke (knee) was active for the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason victory over Seattle on Saturday.
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.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Almost ready to return
Locke (knee) is nearing a return to the practice field, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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 cement that spot.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Avoids significant injury
Locke suffered a hyperextended knee at training camp practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Locke went down with a noncontact 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.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Dealing with knee issue
Locke suffered a noncontact knee injury during a training camp practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
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