Taking a safety in numbers approach to improving their defense, the Cowboys are adding another free agent defensive back to their secondary, agreeing to a reported 1-year, $5 million deal with former Denver Broncos safety P. J. Locke.
A former Texas Longhorn, the Beaumont native has played in 90 games with 26 starts in 6 years with the Broncos. He had his most productive season in 2023 when he played for new Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker in Denver, making 53 tackles with 3 sacks and 1 interception in 12 games.
Locke adds depth to a safety position that includes returning starter Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson, a former Arizona Cardinal who agreed to a 3-year, $33 million contract on Monday.
NFL unrestricted free agents can start signing contracts with their new teams when the new league year officially begins on Wednesday at 3 p.m.