Malik Hooker Health, Injury Updates & History

Hooker has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup against the Commanders after undergoing surgery for t...

Managing a recurring back issue that limited his practice availability late in the 2025 season and again during minicamp, Hooker enters training camp with his status worth monitoring. He is expected to return around Aug. 1, but at age 30, the ongoing nature of the back problem raises concerns about his early-season availability and ability to maintain durability.

Hooker practiced in a limited capacity all week after likely sustaining a back injury in the Week 13 win over the Chiefs, but he's still got a chance to play Thursday

Carries no injury designation ahead of Thanksgiving vs Kansas City

Has been limited in practice with a toe injury after being activated from Injured Reserve for Week 11 vs the Raiders, he missed the five prior games while on IR due to a toe injury, and he'll have his practice reps limited to avoid aggravating the issue

Has been ruled out of Week 5 with a toe injury sustained during last week's game vs the Packers, he was unable to practice this week and was still in a walking boot on Wednesday

Was limited at practice on Wednesday with a foot injury, Hooker logged all 62 of Dallas' defensive snaps in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Eagles and played well, notching nine tackles, though he did sustain the injury at some point during this game