Cowboys safety Malik Hooker expected to miss multiple weeks with injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker suffered a fractured forearm during Week 1 against the New York Giants and is anticipated to miss several weeks. Hooker’s injury adds to the Cowboys' woes following a disappointing 28-20 loss, where they struggled to contain the Giants' passing attack. His status will be further evaluated by a hand specialist. The Cowboys, facing a challenging schedule ahead, will need to regroup quickly with an upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders.
- •Malik Hooker expected to miss multiple weeks due to a fractured forearm.
- •Dallas lost to New York 28-20 in Week 1.
- •Hooker's injury follows the loss of linebacker Demarian Overshown with a hamstring issue.
- •The Cowboys face the Washington Commanders in Week 2.
- •Next five games include matchups against Ravens, Texans, and Eagles.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Forearm injury for Malik Hooker
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys S Malik Hooker reportedly has fractured forearm, expected to miss multiple weeks
"A Dallas Cowboys defense that struggled in a disappointing Week 1 loss to the New York Giants got more bad news Monday.
"Cowboys S Malik Hooker injures forearm and is talking with specialist about timeline
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:24 PMForearm injury for Malik Hooker
Cowboys S Malik Hooker injures forearm and is talking with specialist about timeline
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:20 PMCowboys S Malik Hooker reportedly has fractured forearm, expected to miss multiple weeks
A Dallas Cowboys defense that struggled in a disappointing Week 1 loss to the New York Giants got more bad news Monday.
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