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Dallas Cowboys Make Move to Sign 4-Year Veteran Defender

The Dallas Cowboys signed safety Juanyeh Thomas on Tuesday after bringing him in for a workout, adding a player who already knows the building as injuries continue to thin the secondary.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 1:18 AM
Dallas Cowboys Make Move to Sign 4-Year Veteran Defender
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Cowboys signed four-year veteran safety Juanyeh Thomas following a workout on Tuesday.
  • Juanyeh Thomas previously played 36 games for Dallas between 2022 and 2025.
  • Cornerback Alex Austin was also added to the Cowboys practice squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys signed safety Juanyeh Thomas on Tuesday following a workout to address mounting injuries across their secondary. Thomas originally played four seasons with Dallas from 2022 to 2025 after signing as an undrafted free agent, recording 62 tackles and five pass breakups in 36 games. The team also agreed to terms with cornerback Alex Austin for their practice squad.

Dallas made the roster moves amid a wave of defensive injuries, with safety Jalen Thompson expected to miss at least four weeks with a hamstring issue. Safety Malik Hooker is also limited by a fractured forearm, while P.J. Locke remains on injured reserve. The Cowboys defense currently ranks 30th in the NFL, having surrendered an average of 387 yards per game through their first three contests.

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