Does Dallas need to add another safety to its roster?

The Cowboys are just under two weeks away from starting the 2022 Draft process in Las Vegas. Therefore, they will have to evaluate the pieces of interest with which they will have to assemble the team for the next season. As has been discussed in recent weeks, there is a position that should not be neglected at all and it is the deep one.

The Cowboys in recent years have not taken the safety position as a priority, even selecting elements from the fifth round down in the Draft to fill the position. All that has changed a bit with the arrival of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Who has taken seriously all aspects of the game on the field and completely changed the face of a group that was totally forgotten.

Among the additions to the position for what will be the 2022 campaign, the Cowboys have given themselves the task of signing the house elements first. The first of them would be Malik Hooker, for a total of two years and eight million dollars. Malik appeared in 15 regular-season games and the wild-card round game against the 49ers.

It could be said that as far as Hooker is concerned, his season passed somewhat unnoticed. However, he came into the organization recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon in September 2020 when he was still playing for the Colts. Likewise, he arrived at training camp in Oxnard much later than the rest. Either way, he helped him a lot as he got more and more opportunities as the season went on. So he finished his first year as a cowboy with 44 combined tackles, one interception and two passes defensed. It is expected that in 2022 he can fully play as a starter and help the team reach higher levels.

ANOTHER INTERCEPTION ❌

Malik Hooker gets Mike Glennon’s gift #NFLxFOX

Cowboys 21- 6 Giants

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On the other hand, the organization was also responsible for bringing Jayron Kearse back. His specific case was a little more complicated since it seemed that some teams were trying him out, but he ended up staying in Dallas. In his case they also managed to sign him for two years but for a total of 10 million dollars.

He ended up being a huge upset on the Cowboy defense, with 101 combined tackles, two interceptions, one sack, one fumble recovery and ten passes defensed. Clearly Kearse is seen as a starter for next season. However, Stephen Jones recently stated that Jayron could be used as a linebacker as well. Consequently, the possible use of him in another area of ​​the field makes it necessary to look for another safety, either in free agency or in the Draft.

Some great camera angles on that Jayron Kearse interception pic.twitter.com/jBM7Sd6Xc2

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 3, 2021

Within the same organization we have the case of Donovan Wilson. Unfortunately, a couple of injuries during the 2021 season relegated him a lot to the position and his participation was very little. However, when he is fully healthy he can be a threat on the field. We must not forget his great campaign in 2020. Being one of the great positive points in a team that did not finish convincing anyone. He had 3.5 marshal sacks, three fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Aside from this, he will be in his contract year, so he will look to improve those numbers at any cost.

Donovan Wilson makes the sack and gives the ball to the @DallasCowboys! 🔝👀⁰⁰After challenging the play, technology helped determine that Cousins ​​lost possession. ⁰⁰#DallasCowboys 0-0 #skol ⁰#NFLMX #DALvsMIN pic.twitter.com/tAX5lpZGBR

— NFL Mexico (@nflmx) November 22, 2020

The other element that could step up is Israel Mukuamu, who would be entering his second year as a pro. Despite having a strong preseason as a rookie, he didn’t really play much for the team in his first season and it wouldn’t hurt to polish him up this year in training camp. After all, he has the dimensions and coverage skills that Dan Quinn looks for in his players.

Also, Dallas will have to be vigilant as another player who was part of the house might not return as well. It’s about safety Darian Thompson, who while he’s worked on the team more as a backup, he’s been a big contributor on special teams. According to recent reports, he has visited the Colts facility to see if he can play there. Don’t forget that Thompson has spent four seasons with the Cowboys, and his last two-year deal with Dallas in March 2020 has already expired.

the #Colts had veteran S Darian Thompson in for a visit yesterday, source says. form #giants third-round pick spent the last four seasons with the #Cowboys.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 15, 2022

So in conclusion, there is a possibility that the team will look for at least one more element in the middle rounds of the Draft. They have at least four names available to work as safeties, but it never hurts to look for someone like that to use as a backup. This is something that the offices are going to have to analyze very well. Especially since the Draft is getting closer and closer.