The Cowboys promoted slot defender Reddy Steward from their practice squad before facing the Baltimore Ravens, then lost starting safety Jalen Thompson to an injury during the game. Thompson's left leg was caught awkwardly on a tackle attempt in the second quarter, and he could not put weight on it before limping to the blue medical tent.
He is listed as questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
Dallas entered the game without free safety Malik Hooker, who has a forearm injury from Week 1, and starting cornerback Cobie Durant, who suffered a hamstring issue in Week 2. PJ Locke, who had replaced Hooker, is also out with a foot injury.
Alijah Clark took over at safety alongside Markquese Bell after Thompson left. Bell had a defensive pass interference penalty that contributed to a first-half touchdown by Derrick Henry. Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs, who has college experience at safety, has been on the practice squad. Further information about Thompson's condition and any effect on the Cowboys' defensive approach was not available.
