"The Cowboys signed Jalen Thompson to their richest free agent deal since 2012, a three-year, $33 million contract, and added P.J. Locke in free agency."
"They tripled down at safety, trading up one spot to take Ohio State's Caleb Downs, who was not only the best safety in the draft but also considered perhaps the best overall prospect."
"A large part of new coordinator Christian Parker's scheme will be based on versatility; Thompson, Locke, and Downs can and will play multiple spots."
"A year ago, the Cowboys had Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson as their starting safeties, with Wilson still unsigned and backups Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas."
The Cowboys enhanced their safety position by signing Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million deal and adding P.J. Locke. They also traded up to draft Caleb Downs, the top safety and possibly the best overall prospect in the draft. New coordinator Christian Parker's scheme will emphasize versatility, allowing Thompson, Locke, and Downs to play multiple roles. Last year's starters included Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson, with Wilson currently unsigned and backups Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas seeing changes in their roles due to new additions.
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