NFL: The Insiders on Jalen Thompson

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From the episode

The only exception to that is really Jalen Thompson, the safety who came from Arizona. But he's always been a player who has had a reputation for having winning habits.

Mentioned at 5:45 – 6:27

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Thompson acquired from Cardinals; known for winning habits, unproven fit.

Jalen Thompson, a safety, was acquired by the Cowboys from Arizona as part of their defensive overhaul. He is the exception to the Cowboys' strategy of targeting additions from winning programs. Thompson has a reputation for having winning habits, and the Cowboys are hoping those habits translate into production under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.