Jalen Thompson returns to practice for Cowboys after hip injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
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.
- •Jalen Thompson returned to practice on August 9.
- •Thompson had missed time due to a hip injury.
- •Cowboys invested heavily in their secondary this offseason.
- •Thompson signed a three-year, $33 million contract.
- •Caleb Downs was selected in the first round of the draft.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Get Positive Injury News on $33 Million Free Agent
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