Cowboys sign defensive backs Juanyeh Thomas, Alex Austin amid injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with defensive backs Juanyeh Thomas and Alex Austin following a series of injuries in their secondary. Both players worked out with the team recently, alongside two other defensive backs and a linebacker. Austin will join the practice squad, while it remains unclear whether Thomas will be on the practice squad or active roster. The Cowboys' secondary is currently impacted by injuries, including safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke on injured reserve, along with cornerbacks Shavon Revel and Cobie Durant dealing with injuries.
- •Cowboys have signed Juanyeh Thomas and Alex Austin.
- •Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke are on injured reserve.
- •Austin will join the practice squad.
- •Thomas's signing status remains unclear.
- •Cowboys are managing multiple injuries in their secondary.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys agree to terms with DBs Juanyeh Thomas, Alex Austin
"The Cowboys have been hit hard by injuries in their secondary, which is why they had four defensive backs in town to workout.
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