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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Snags pick in loss
Malik Hooker tallied seven tackles (four solo) and an interception in the Dallas Cowboys' loss to the Bengals on Monday.Hooker was one of the few bright spots on Dallas' defense during Monday's loss as he recorded the team's only interception of Joe Burrow, which was his second of the campaign. Throughout 13 games played this season, the 2017 first-round pick has racked up 61 tackles (36 solo), which is just one short of his career high set back in 2022.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Cleared to play Week 3
Malik Hooker (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens and is expected to play, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Hooker was upgraded to full participation for Friday's practice and is ready to go Sunday. The 28-year-old safety has played 93 percent of the defensive snaps through two games, recording six tackles (three solo).
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Dealing with shoulder injury
Malik Hooker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Hooker was added to Wednesday's injury report with a shoulder issue following the team's first practice of the week. He will have two more chances Thursday and Friday to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Baltimore. The 2017 first-round pick has totaled six tackles (three solo) over the first two games of the regular season.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Role could shrink in 2024
Malik Hooker may not see the same workload in 2024 under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer that he did the last two seasons under Dan Quinn.The 28-year-old is a valuable part of the Dallas Cowboys' secondary, but Hooker averaged over 800 snaps the last two years as Quinn often used his safeties as linebackers in a hybrid role. Dallas has a much stronger LB corps this season, however, and Zimmer's scheme doesn't have a history of deploying safeties in the same way. Hooker totaled 112 tackles and four interceptions over 32 regular-season games the past two years, but he could be hard-pressed to repeat those numbers if his snap volume declines.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Reliable again in 2023
Malik Hooker racked up 50 tackles (27 solo), three pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games with the Dallas Cowboys.Hooker has stayed mostly healthy across three seasons with Dallas and in that span ingratiated himself as one of the key members of the team's three-man safety rotation, alongside Jayron Kearse and Donovan Wilson. Hooker looks set for a similar role in the Cowboys secondary for the 2024 campaign, after which the team will have a potential 'out' from the 27-year-old's contract.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Good to go Week 18
Malik Hooker (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.Hooker was able to log a limited practice session Friday, and he will suit up for the Dallas Cowboys' regular-season finale. He's tallied 50 tackles (27 solo), three passes defended, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 15 games this season.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Questionable for Sunday
Malik Hooker (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.The 27-year-old safety seems to be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from recording back-to-back DNPs to open the Dallas Cowboys' week of practice to a limited session Friday. If Hooker is unable to suit up in Week 18, Israel Mukuamu could see increased snaps as a rotational defensive back in Dallas' secondary.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Misses practice Wednesday
Malik Hooker (ankle) did not participate at the Dallas Cowboys' practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Hooker has been dealing with an ankle injury for a few weeks, but he's played in the team's last two contests, making Wednesday's absence less concerning. The safety will look to practice in full capacity at one of the Cowboys' final two sessions of the week ahead of their regular-season finale versus the Commanders on Sunday.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Logs full practice Wednesday
Malik Hooker (ankle) practiced without restrictions Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.Hooker missed Week 15 due to an ankle injury, but he was able to return and log 73 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps Sunday in a loss to Miami. The safety was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walk-through; however, his ability to practice in full one day later suggests that he didn't suffer any setbacks versus the Dolphins. As such, Hooker should be able to take the field Saturday in a key clash against the Lions.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Limited at walkthrough
Malik Hooker (ankle) was considered to be a limited participant at the Dallas Cowboys' walkthrough Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.Hooker was able to return from a one-game absence for Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins, recording four tackles (three solo) in the contest, so his status Tuesday isn't a major concern. He'll look to increase his workload at the team's final two sessions of the week prior to Saturday's matchup with the Lions.