Malik Hooker Diagnosed With Forearm Fracture
Malik Hooker has been diagnosed with a forearm fracture after leaving Dallas' Week 1 loss to the Giants.
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- Report: Cowboys S Malik Hooker to see specialist for forearm fracture 2026-09-14T18:10:00Z
Malik Hooker Injury Update
DALSLast updated:
Malik Hooker has been diagnosed with a forearm fracture after leaving Dallas' Week 1 loss to the Giants.
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Injuryforearm fracture
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Hooker is a starting safety, so the fracture creates a real secondary-depth problem if the recovery extends beyond a short absence. Dallas is also managing DeMarvion Overshown's hamstring injury.
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Malik Hooker Injury History
2 updates · Latest September 14, 2026
Malik Hooker Leaves Week 1 With Forearm Injury
Malik Hooker left Dallas' Week 1 loss to the Giants with a forearm injury. Brian Schottenheimer said Hooker may have fractured the forearm and will undergo further testing Monday.
Sources
- Updates: Injuries to Overshown, Hooker 2026-09-13T23:21:00-04:00
- NFL injury roundup: Kyler Murray's Vikings debut cut short 2026-09-14T02:14:00Z
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