Malik Hooker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Final Injury Report for Ravens-Cowboys: Will Zay Flowers, Malik Hooker Play?

The Baltimore Ravens are in Rio Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 3 interconference matchup. Baltimore enters Sunday’s game with a 1-1 record after losing at home to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 25

Cowboys Rule Out Four Defensive Players For Week 3

The Dallas Cowboys officially ruled out four defensive players for Week 3, including S Malik Hooker, S P.J. Locke, CB Cobie Durant, and LB DeMarvion Overshown, per Adam Caplan. Last week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that Hooker suffered a fractured bone in his forearm.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Cowboys Rule Out Four Defenders Ahead of Week 3 Ravens Showdown

The Dallas Cowboys will be short handed on defense when they travel to Brazil to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Dallas officially ruled out four defensive players Thursday: linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, safeties Malik Hooker and P.J.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / September 25

Cowboys news: Dallas rule out four players ahead of Ravens clash in Rio

The Dallas Cowboys will be without four defensive players when they face the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, September 27. The team’s final practice report confirms that Coby Durant, Malik Hooker, P.J.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 22

Cobie Durant Laughs Off Viral Injury Rumor After Taking Friendly Fire Stomp

The Dallas Cowboys have been plagued by injuries on the defensive side of the ball through the first two weeks of the 2026-27 NFL season, with three starters and a key contributor sidelined.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 20

Dallas Cowboys Lose Starting Safety to Non-Contact Injury vs Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to put together a bounce-back performance on defense in Week 2's home opener against the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Commanders-Cowboys: Will Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Play?

The Dallas Cowboys are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Washington Commanders in a Week 2 NFC East showdown. Dallas enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the New York Giants in Week 1.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / September 19

Cowboys’ final injury report rules out Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown vs. Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys will enter Sunday’s NFC East matchup against the Washington Commanders without two defensive players after Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown were officially ruled out on the final injury report, after missing previous practices.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Cowboys’ Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown ruled out for Commanders clash

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense didn’t look great in the 28-20 Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. With the club scheduled to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 2, the defensive woes may continue due to the injury updates for Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Dallas Cowboys Turn Defense Over To Rookie After Losing 2 Starters

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys ruled out safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 18

Cowboys Rule Out Two Defensive Starters For Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys officially ruled out S Malik Hooker and LB DeMarvion Overshown for Week 2 against the Commanders, per Jane Slater. Earlier this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that Hooker suffered a fractured bone in his forearm.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / September 18

Cowboys injury report: Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown miss Thursday practice vs. Commanders

FRISCO, TEXAS – Following Wednesday’s first injury report, the Dallas Cowboys received mixed injury news Thursday as they continued preparations for their Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 20.

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NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Cowboys, Commanders Open Week With Multiple Key Injuries

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys held safety Malik Hooker (forearm) and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) out of Wednesday’s practice, the first of the week before Sunday’s home game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Cowboys Receive Encouraging Injury Timelines for DeMarvion Overshown, Malik Hooker

The Dallas Cowboys received encouraging news regarding two defensive starters who exited Sunday night’s 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer provided updates Monday on linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 14

Cowboys Plan To Keep Caleb Downs Near Line Despite Hooker Injury

FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs is not moving to the back end to replace Malik Hooker. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said so Monday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys lost their starting safety to a fracture in a 28-20 loss at the New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 14

Cowboys Set Short-Term Timelines For Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown

FRISCO, Texas — Malik Hooker has surgery Tuesday. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that the Dallas Cowboys safety did fracture a bone in the season opener, and that Dallas expects him back inside a two-week window.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / September 14

Cowboys Receive Nightmare Injury News On Key Star After Giants Loss

Dallas already had a bad Sunday night. The secondary just got worse. Ian Rapoport reported that Malik Hooker, the Cowboys’ starting safety, fractured a bone in his forearm.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14

Cowboys S Malik Hooker Fractures Bone In Forearm

After suffering a forearm injury late in the third quarter, Cowboys safety Malik Hooker did not return in the team’s 28-20 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Field Level Media / September 14

$Report: Cowboys S Malik Hooker to see specialist for forearm fracture$

Report: Cowboys S Malik Hooker to see specialist for forearm fracture

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker has been diagnosed with a forearm fracture and is scheduled to meet with a specialist to determine a recovery timeline, ESPN reported Monday.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Cowboys S Malik Hooker Has Fractured Forearm

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Cowboys S Malik Hooker suffered a fractured a bone in his forearm and is now visiting with a hand specialist to

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 14

Cowboys Reveal Brutal Injury News After Losing to Giants

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer delivered a sobering injury report late Sunday night after his team opened the season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 14

Cowboys Lose Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown To Injuries vs. Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown both left the Dallas Cowboys season opener at the New York Giants on Sunday night.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 8

Cowboys Keep Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke In Week 1 Safety Battle

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas has not settled one of its two starting safety spots. Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke both appear there on the Dallas Cowboys’ unofficial depth chart released Tuesday, separated by an “or.” Jalen Thompson holds the other spot outright.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13