Malik Hooker is an American professional football safety for the Dallas Cowboys, drafted 15th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 after a unanimous All-American season at Ohio State, where he won a College Football Playoff national championship in 2014. This news archive tag compiles game reports, injury updates, contract coverage, and feature stories covering his career, including his three-year extension in Dallas, his 14 career regular-season interceptions, and his return from injured reserve in November 2025. Readers will find recent reporting on his 2025 season performance, his role under defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, and ongoing coverage of the Cowboys secondary.