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Former Ohio State Safety Malik Hooker Reportedly Signs Two-Year Deal With Dallas Cowboys

Malik Hooker is staying put in Dallas.

After signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys ahead of the 2021 season, the former Ohio State safety has reportedly inked a two-year deal for $8 million to remain with the organization moving forward.

Hooker appeared in 15 games for the Cowboys in 2021, logging three starts and finishing with one interception, two passes defended, 44 total tackles and one tackle for loss.

Hooker had spent the previous four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, who drafted the Pennsylvania native No. 15 overall in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft.