Malik Hooker Fantasy Stats

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (forearm) fractured a bone in his forearm in the Week 1 Sunday night loss to the division-rival New York Giants and is consulting with a hand specialist on Monday to learn his recovery time, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Some breaks can mean a player is out six weeks, but the hope is that, based on the specific bone and break, Hooker can return sooner than that. Either way, Hooker is going to miss extended time for the Cowboys' secondary. The 30-year-old former first-rounder from Ohio State in 2017 also missed five games for Dallas last year due to a toe injury and finished his sixth year with the team with 52 tackles (28 solo) and one pass breakup in 12 starts. With Hooker recovering from his broken forearm for the foreseeable future, the Cowboys will ask P.J. Locke to step up at the safety spot.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (toe) was placed on the Injured Reserve list. He will now miss a minimum of four games. The 29-year-old suffered a toe injury during the Sunday night tie with the Green Bay Packers. While head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated Hooker could miss a few weeks, most assumed he would avoid the IR. Unfortunately, that's not the case, with Dallas elevating Alijah Clark from the practice squad to help fill some of the void for Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that safety Malik Hooker (toe) could miss a couple of weeks with the toe injury that he suffered in Sunday night's tie to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Hooker was getting more tests on Monday. Meanwhile, left tackle Tyler Guyton was placed in the league's concussion protocol, but there's a chance he'll be cleared to play on Sunday against the New York Jets in Week 5. Hooker had four tackles (two solo) before he left with his toe injury in the second quarter on Sunday night. He should not have to go on Injured Reserve, but look for Hooker to sit out the upcoming games against the Jets and possibly the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. In Hooker's absence, look for Dallas' secondary to give more snaps to both Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas at safety.

The Dallas Cowboys and safety Malik Hooker agreed to a three-year contract extension on Friday worth up to $24 million that includes an $8 million signing bonus paid in the next 15 days and $16.5 million guaranteed, according to his agent, David Mulugheta. The deal ties Hooker to the Cowboys through the 2026 season. The 27-year-old former first-rounder in 2017 by the Indianapolis Colts out of Ohio State gets the extension after recording a career-high 62 tackles (44 solo) in his second year with Dallas in 2022. He also had a career-high-tying three interceptions and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in 16 regular season games (six starts). Hooker will remain a starter for the Cowboys moving forward.

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (thumb) took part in the team's mandatory minicamp after having surgery on his thumb when the Cowboys were eliminated from the playoffs last season. Hooker should be good to go for the start of training camp in late July. He's coming off a career-best 62 tackles (44 solo), three interceptions and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in 16 regular season games (six starts) in 2022 in his second year in Dallas. When healthy, the 27-year-old should continue to start in the team's secondary this year.

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed safety Malik Hooker to a two-year, $8 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Hooker isn't much of an asset in IDP fantasy leagues, but he played well for the Cowboys down the stretch in 2021 and finished with 44 tackles (30 solo), one interception and two passes defensed in 15 regular season games (three starts) for the Cowboys in his first season with the team after spending the first four years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old was coming off a torn Achilles that limited him to two games in 2020, so his 2021 performance was extremely encouraging. The former first-round pick should have a full-time role in 2022.

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, and his status is now in doubt for Sunday night's game against the Washington Football Team. It's terrible timing for Hooker, as he's coming off his best game of the season with six tackles (five solo), an interception and a pass defensed in 51% of the defensive snaps played. The 25-year-old is vaccinated, but he'll need to be asymptomatic and test negative before Sunday night in order to be cleared from the COVID protocols. In 13 games for the Cowboys this year, Hooker has 38 tackles and one interception. Even if Hooker doesn't play, Dallas' D should be considered a must-start against Washington in the fantasy playoffs.

The Dallas Cowboys officially came to terms on a contract with defensive back Malik Hooker. Hooker was the 15th pick of the 2017 draft and played the extent of his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He's been a strong player while on the field, but has suffered a series of injuries, culminating with a torn Achilles' tendon in September. It's a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Cowboys, who certainly need help in their secondary. Hooker could develop IDP value if he can stay healthy.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to sign defensive back Malik Hooker to complete their 90-man roster. Hooker and the Cowboys met for a second time on Friday and as long as everything checks out with his medicals, he should be joining the team soon. Hooker is coming off an Achilles injury that required surgery. The former first round pick has missed 17 games over the past two seasons, but he's always been a ball hawk while on the field. He's a high-upside signing for a Cowboys defense that needs help in the secondary.

Malik Hooker, a former first-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts, is close to signing with the Dallas Cowboys pending a physical. It's no secret that Dallas has been looking for secondary help following a disastrous 2020 season on the back end of their defense, and Hooker could be just what the team is looking for if he stays healthy. Per Michael Gehlken, Hooker would make the 90-man roster if and when he signs with the team. Hooker has missed 28 games in his four seasons to this point, but he has been productive when he's been on the field. In 36 career games Hooker has racked up seven interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 124 tackles, and two fumble recoveries. Expect Hooker to line up as a traditional free safety in 2021 alongside strong safety Donovan Wilson.