Cowboys Agree to Sign Safety Jalen Thompson to Three-Year Deal

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year contract with safety Jalen Thompson worth up to $36 million. Thompson, who spent the last seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, recorded 95 tackles and a sack in 2025. He has familiarity with new Cowboys secondary coach Ryan Smith from their time together in Arizona. The addition addresses a top priority for the Cowboys' defense as owner Jerry Jones looks to "bust the budget" to improve the unit. Thompson has started 62 games since 2021.