{"id":862385,"date":"2026-04-09T15:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/862385\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:15:19","slug":"cowboys-free-agent-addition-jalen-thompson-reveals-jersey-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/862385\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys Free Agent Addition Jalen Thompson Reveals Jersey Number"},"content":{"rendered":"

In need of a new safety this offseason, the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> set their sights on Jalen Thompson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Originally a fifth round pick in the 2019 Supplemental Draft out of Washington State, Thompson spent the first seven years of his career with the Arizona Cardinals. He developed into a starter by his third season in the league, and earned a reputation as a safety capable of playing in deep coverage while also having the skill set to play in the slot. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys signed Thompson to a three-year deal worth $33 million<\/a>, although incentives could push that total up to $36 million. He joins a revamped secondary that includes safety P.J. Locke and cornerback Colbie Durant. Dallas is also expected to add more depth during the upcoming NFL draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While the Cowboys don\u2019t report for voluntary workouts until April 20, Thompson is already checking out his new home. The veteran safety posted a photo of his new locker on his Instagram account, which showed his number. Thompson will continue to wear No. 34<\/a>, which is the same number he had while playing for the Cardinals.<\/p>\n

Shavon Revel Jr. will need to change numbers\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. celebrates after a play during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Dallas already has a player on the roster wearing No. 34, Shavon Revel Jr. As a rookie, Revel wore No. 27 during training camp while Jaydon Blue had 34.<\/p>\n

Once the season began, Blue switched to No. 23<\/a>, which allowed Revel to take No. 34<\/a>. Now with Thompson taking the number, Revel will need to switch things up once again.<\/p>\n

During his collegiate career at ECU, Revel wore No. 28. That jersey currently belongs to safety Malik Hooker, who is expected to start opposite Thompson.<\/p>\n

Shavon Revel will be second Cowboys sophomore to switch numbers\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the New York Giants. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

When Revel officially gets his new number, he will be the second player from the Cowboys\u2019 2025 draft class to make a change heading into Year Two.<\/p>\n

Outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku wore No. 41 as a rookie, but made it clear that he would switch to No. 6 if that ever became available. That was the number he wore during his career at Boston College.<\/p>\n

With free agent safety Donovan Wilson unlikely to return, that number was freed up and Ezeiruaku made the switch<\/a>, which was revealed when he shared a photo of his locker.<\/p>\n

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