Jalen Thompson returns to practice for Cowboys after hip injury

Dallas Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson returned to practice wearing full pads on August 9 after recovering from a hip injury. Thompson, who signed a three-year, $33 million contract in the offseason, had missed a few days of practice prior to his return. The Cowboys had earlier expressed concerns about their defensive secondary, prompting the signing of Thompson and the selection of nickelback Caleb Downs in the first round of the draft. His participation in team drills will be assessed as he works back into the lineup.

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