Jalen Thompson was listed as questionable to return with a hamstring injury after leaving the Cowboys' game against the Baltimore Ravens. During the second quarter, the starting safety's left leg was caught awkwardly while he attempted a tackle. Thompson could not put weight on the leg, limped to the blue medical tent and was evaluated there.
The injury adds to a series of losses in Dallas' secondary. Malik Hooker has been sidelined since a forearm injury in Week 1, while starting cornerback Cobie Durant missed the Week 2 game with a hamstring issue. PJ Locke, who replaced Hooker, is also out with a foot injury.
Dallas promoted slot defender Reddy Steward from its practice squad before the game. Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs, who has safety experience from college, has also been on the practice squad. Alijah Clark took Thompson's place alongside Markquese Bell.
Bell was called for a defensive pass interference penalty that helped set up Derrick Henry's touchdown in the first half. Further details about Thompson's condition and the effect on the Cowboys' defensive strategy were not clear.