P.J. Locke

Locke earned a real free-agent contract to come to Dallas and was in the thick of a safety competition with Malik Hooker before a torn plantar fascia in Week 2 ended his early momentum. When healthy he profiles as a versatile, experienced safety who can play multiple spots in the secondary.

Strengths: Veteran secondary experience and a real guaranteed contract reflect genuine confidence from the coaching staff.

Weaknesses: A torn plantar fascia now has him on injured reserve, erasing the early-season reps he was fighting for.

Locke is the kind of safety depth that lets a team survive an injury without abandoning its calls. He is competing in a strong room, but veteran preparedness can turn limited snaps into a meaningful role.

Strengths: Veteran safety depth and scheme-flexible roster role.

Weaknesses: No assured starting workload in a six-player safety group.