Cowboys leaned on coach ties for Thompson, Gary moves

Thompson hit IR Sept. 30; Gary had 7.5 sacks in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 18h1 min read

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What happened: Dallas paired Jalen Thompson and Rashan Gary with coaches who previously worked with both defenders to assess their capabilities. Thompson landed on injured reserve Sept. 30 in his eighth NFL season after 95 tackles and 1 sack in 15 games for Arizona in 2025.

Why it matters: Dallas rebuilt its defense after the Parsons trade fallout, putting pressure on new veterans to produce. Gary's early sack wait in Dallas sharpens that need after his 45 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 16 games for Green Bay in 2025.

By the numbers: Thompson: 95 tackles, 1 sack in 15 games in 2025 with Cardinals; IR Sept. 30.

What to watch: Thompson's return timeline from IR and Gary's sack output over the next games will show whether the familiarity bet pays off.

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