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The Cowboys hired Christian Parker to replace Eberflus and acquired edge rushers Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence, linebacker Dee Winters and defensive backs Downs, Cobie Durant and Jalen Thompson, among others, in the offseason.

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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 32nd-ranked scoring defense.

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

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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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