Cowboys place Thompson, Bullard on injured reserve

Dallas already down five defensive backs entering Week 4

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Cowboys placed S Jalen Thompson and DT Jonathan Bullard on injured reserve. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Dallas moved safety Jalen Thompson and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard to injured reserve. Thompson is in his eighth NFL season out of Washington State after posting 95 tackles and one sack in 15 games for Arizona in 2025. Bullard, a 2016 third-round pick out of Florida, recorded 26 tackles in 15 games for New Orleans in 2025.

Why it matters: Dallas entered Week 4 already down five defensive backs and having used 12 in three games. Losing a safety and an interior tackle in one move thins two rotation levels at once. The shortage keeps cornerback help a roster need as trade conversations continue around the league.

By the numbers: Jalen Thompson (2025, Arizona): 15 games, 95 tackles, 1 sack. Jonathan Bullard (2025, New Orleans): 15 games, 26 tackles.

What to watch: Dallas has two roster openings to address before Week 4. Watch who elevates into the safety and tackle rotations.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-30T18:35:21.014825+00:00

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