The Dallas Cowboys report that veteran safety Malik Hooker has fractured a forearm, adding to injuries after the team’s Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. Multiple outlets say the injury is serious and that Hooker is expected to miss more than just a few games.
According to reports, Hooker is currently consulting or awaiting input from a specialist to clarify the recovery timeline. One outlet notes that the team is waiting on a specialist report, while another describes that Hooker is talking with a specialist about how long he will be out. The Cowboys’ defense struggled in the Week 1 matchup, and the injury to Hooker is presented as one of several setbacks from that game.
Across the sources, the central points align: the injury involves a forearm fracture, it affects Hooker’s availability for upcoming games, and the exact duration is still being determined through medical evaluation.
