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ArticleCowboys' defensive overhaul: Can Christian Parker revive unit that struggled?Captured July 6, 2026

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It'll be Jalen Thompson or Malik Hooker in this role for the Cowboys.

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Competing with Hooker for weakside safety in Parker's Cover 3.

Will compete with Malik Hooker for the weakside safety role in Parker's Cover 3 variants, a position where reading the defense is difficult because the weakside safety's assignments can vary. This role was exemplified by the Eagles' defense under Fangio.

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Jalen Thompson received the biggest free agency deal the Cowboys have handed out since Brandon Carr, hand-picked by new defensive coordinator Christi...

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Jalen Thompson was acquired as a defensive back in the offseason as part of the Cowboys' defensive improvements to address their historically poor 32...

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

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Thompson was signed by the Cowboys to complement Caleb Downs in the secondary.

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Thompson's 2019 supplemental pick shows precedent for ineligible players entering draft.

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Mayer's 2025 season (35 catches, 328 yards, 1 TD) marks his best production to date.

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