MALIK HOOKER NEWS

Malik Hooker Postgame Week 15 ' #DALvsNYG Safety Malik Hooker shares his thoughts following a 27-20 win over the New York Giants.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Malik Hooker Jumps Mike Glennon's Pass for INT Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker jumps New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon's off-target pass for an interception.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Mailbag: Dak To Run More? Kazee vs. Hooker? Who has played better overall at safety this season, Malik Hooker or Damontae Kazee?

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Malik Hooker: The Journey Back Safety Malik Hooker talks about his journey back from last year's Achilles' injury and his contributions to the defense so far this season.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Malik Hooker Postgame Week 5 ' #NYGvsDAL Safety Malik Hooker shares his thoughts following a 44-20 win over the New York Giants.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Is Malik Hooker Ready For Playtime Opportunity? It’s buried under a host of other problems during what has been a trying week, but the Cowboys do have another problem spot brewing on their...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Malik Hooker Getting Up To Speed Just In Time Training camp was a bit of a crash course for Malik Hooker, but the former Top 15 pick is rounding into form just in time for the regular se...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys assistant Quinn still out as COVID-19 outbreak slows

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is still away from practice with the Dallas Cowboys while the return of safety Malik Hooker is a sign the team's COVID-19 outbreak could be easing

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Cowboys safeties Malik Hooker, Israel Mukuamu back at practice after COVID list Veteran safety Malik Hooker is the second player to come off the Cowboys’ COVID watchlist in recent days; Israel Mukuamu returned midweek. |...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Returns from COVID list The Cowboys activated Hooker (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Hooker was sent to the COVID list Monday, but he's now eligible to return to practice immediately Friday. The 25-year-old safety is expected to handle a key defensive role during Sept. 9's regular-season opener in Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys losing ground with COVID-19 just 2 weeks from opener

The Dallas Cowboys are still losing ground in a COVID-19 outbreak that was discovered just 90 minutes before their most recent preseason game

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on COVID list Hooker was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Hooker was one of three Dallas players added to the league's COVID-19 protocols, along with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and fellow safety Israel Mukuamu. The Cowboys are hoping to get all three back prior to the Sept. 9 season opener in Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lamb in virus protocol as Cowboys go virtual with meetings

Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Quinn has new pieces to lead makeover of Cowboys' defense

New Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has plenty of work to do trying to turn around one of the worst defenses in franchise history

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Kazee, Malik Hooker Bond Through Adversity New Cowboys safeties Damontae Kazee and Malik Hooker have bonded over their battles back from season-ending Achilles injuries in 2020.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Back at full practice Hooker (Achilles) took part in Monday's padded practice and made an interception on a tipped pass, DallasCowboys.com reports.

Impact The safety seems close to being fully recovered from the Achilles injury that limited him to two games with the Colts last season. If Hooker keeps flashing for the remainder of training camp and in the last couple preseason games, he could push his way into a starting role.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dons pads Wednesday Hooker (Achilles) did some individual work in pads Wednesday as he gets closer to practicing with the Cowboys, Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com reports. "Getting better. He's gett...

Impact The safety missed 14 games last season due to a torn Achilles, but the Cowboys still signed him this offseason in the hopes Hooker can provide some depth in the secondary. Per COO Stephen Jones, the 25-year-old could join his new team at practice as soon as next week.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notebook: Malik Hooker Says "I'm a Game-Changer" How Hooker views himself and his timetable for return. Can the O-line be elite again? Gilbert staying ready and McCarthy’s ideal rush total.

JULY 29, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys sign S Malik Hooker, 1st-round pick by Colts in 2017

The Dallas Cowboys have signed safety Malik Hooker, adding the 2017 first-round draft pick who couldn’t stay healthy in four seasons with Indianapolis

JULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Officially joins Cowboys Hooker (Achilles) signed a contract with the Cowboys on Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Hooker's spot on the 90-man roster was opened up by Dallas placing Mitch Hyatt (knee) on injured reserve. The 25-year-old safety is working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered Week 2 last season, but the Cowboys appear to be satisfied with his recovery progress. If fully healthy, Hooker could have a clear path to joining Donovan Wilson as a starting safety.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Hooker has some fun with Miami Dolphins fans after visit was outed The Miami Dolphins quietly hosted safety and free agent Malik Hooker today and he has had a bit of fun with fans on Twitter since his visit....

MAY 5, 2021 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dolphins Bring in Former First-Round Pick for Free Agent Visit The Miami Dolphins are bringing in free-agent safety Malik Hooker for a visit on Tuesday. Hooker tore his Achilles last year and was only ab...

MAY 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Report: Dolphins hosting free agent safety Malik Hooker One would think after the Miami Dolphins selected safety Jevon Holland with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft that Miami, which...

MAY 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM