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Cowboys' Safety P.J. Locke Out After Knee Hyperextension

7/30/2026

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Safety P.J. Locke missed Thursday’s practice after hyperextending his knee in Wednesday’s opening camp session.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said tests showed no long-term damage and that Locke will rest for a few days before returning to practice.
The Cowboys signed Locke as a free agent this offseason after six seasons with the Denver Broncos, during which he recorded 174 tackles, four sacks, one interception and five forced fumbles.

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Safety P.J. Locke missed Thursday’s practice after hyperextending his knee in Wednesday’s opening camp session.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said tests showed no long-term damage and that Locke will rest for a few days before returning to practice.
The Cowboys signed Locke as a free agent this offseason after six seasons with the Denver Broncos, during which he recorded 174 tackles, four sacks, one interception and five forced fumbles.