Hooker Out, Cowboys Defense in Trouble | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker’s season just took a major hit after suffering a forearm injury in the opener against the Giants — a setback that could derail his comeback bid after missing most of 2025 with a toe issue. Hooker, a crucial veteran starter and key tackler in 2024, now faces an uncertain timeline as the Cowboys’ defense already struggled without him. The loss compounds their woes, as linebacker DeMarvion Overshown also went down, leaving them shorthanded as the Giants pulled away for a 28-20 win. With the Cowboys preparing for their home opener against Washington, getting Hooker back quickly is now a top priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_safety_malik_hooker_sidelined_by_forearm_injury_in_season_opener_against_the_giants/s1_17815_44300919 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/baa17fcaf58db1e4 Report issues to [email protected].