Former Ohio State safety is finding a home in Dallas.
After struggling with injuries in Indianapolis, the team he was drafted by in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, Hooker made his way to Dallas in 2021 where he has been healthy and able to show what he can do on the field of play.
As a result, the Cowboys and Hooker have agreed on a three-year extension worth $24 million, with $8 million of it coming via a signing bonus as part of $16.5 million guaranteed. The news was first reported by NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Hooker has been in the NFL for six seasons and had his best year yet on the field during the 2022-2023 campaign. He tallied 62 tackles, three interceptions, and scored the first touchdown of his career against his former team, the Colts last season.
Cowboys’ safety Malik Hooker is signing a three-year contract extension worth up to $24 million that includes an $8 million signing bonus paid in the next next 15 days and $16.5 million guaranteed. The deal ties him to the team through the 2026 season.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 4, 2023
Hooker flashed on the scene at Ohio State in 2016 where he came out of nowhere to be a ball hawk and arguably one of the best safeties in the country. He had a whopping seven interceptions that year and had a knack for making plays that made him become a coveted player for NFL coaches and executives.
Now, Hooker can concentrate on continuing to be an integral part of the Dallas defense.
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