2022 Defensive
| STATS |
CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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SCK
Sacks
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| Regular Season | 77 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 |
| Post Season | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Takes step back in 2022
Kearse recorded 77 tackles (55 solo), including two sacks, while adding five passes defended with an interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 14 regular-season games in 2022.
The veteran safety posted strong numbers, but they paled in comparison to his 101-tackle campaign from the year before. Instead, it was Donovan Wilson who took a lead role in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's scheme among Cowboys safeties, with Kearse and Malik Hooker delivering more modest IDP production. Wilson is a free agent this offseason, however, and if he heads elsewhere, Kearse again could be in a position to take a run at triple-digit tackles in 2023.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Officially active
Kearse (knee) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers.
Kearse sprained his MCL during Dallas' wild-card win over Tampa Bay and was officially listed as questionable, but his status for Sunday was never really in doubt after he told reporters at the beginning of the week that he was going to play. He'll presumably operate in his usual role as the starting safety alongside Malik Hooker and will play a key role in attempting to slow down the 49ers' prolific offense.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Officially questionable
Kearse (knee) is questionable for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kearse sprained his MCL during the Cowboys' wild-card win over Tampa Bay and was limited at practice Wednesday through Friday. He doesn't sound concerned about his availability for Sunday's playoff matchup, but it appears the team will wait until game day to make an official decision.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Limited at Wednesday's walkthrough
Kearse (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's walkthrough, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Kearse was diagnosed with an MCL sprain following Dallas' wild-card win over Tampa Bay on Monday Night. A similar issue caused him to miss three games during the regular season, but it appears the veteran safety isn't concerned about missing Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers. Kearse was limited during the Cowboy's walk-through practice to start prep, but he'll have two more chances to log a full session before the team needs to make a decision on his status.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Diagnosed with MCL sprain
Kearse was diagnosed with an MCL sprain following Monday's wild-card win over Tampa Bay, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Kearse said after the win that he would be fine, but he suffered a similar injury in Week 1 and was sidelined for three games. However, the playoffs are in full swing now, so the veteran safety may be able to clear the issue faster than he did at the beginning of the season. Kearse's participation at practice this week should provide further clarity on his status for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Injures knee Monday
Kearse is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against the Buccaneers with a left knee injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kearse appeared to get his left leg rolled up on by Cowboys linebacker Anthony Barr as the two attempted to make a tackle late in the third quarter, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com. While the extent of this injury is unclear, the 28-year-old safety was not able to put weight on his injured knee while being assisted off the field, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. In Kearse's absence, Israel Mukuamu has taken over at strong safety for for the time being.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Seven tackles in win
Kearse registered seven tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 27-13 win over the Titans.
Kearse was busy again Thursday night, as he recorded at least seven tackles for the third time in his last five games and sixth time overall on the season. The safety has continued to produce strong numbers in his second season with the Cowboys, compiling 74 tackles, including two sacks, while also deflecting five passes and intercepting another. In addition, Kearse has registered a forced a fumble and two fumble recoveries over 13 contests this season.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Takeaway magnet in Saturday's win
Kearse recorded three tackles (two solo) and added an interception and a fumble recovery in Saturday's win over the Eagles.
The Dallas defense generated four takeaways in total, and Kearse led the way with a pick on the first play of the second quarter and a recovery of a Gardner Minshew fumble late in the third, with both turnovers setting up Cowboys touchdowns. Kearse won't match the triple-digit tackles he piled up last season, but his 67 (and counting) in 2022 is the second-best total of his career, and the veteran safety remains a key part of an aggressive and opportunistic defense.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Officially cleared
Kearse doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kearse was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to shoulder and back injuries, but he logged a full practice Friday and is cleared for Sunday. Across 10 appearances, the seventh-year safety has totaled 57 tackles, three pass defenses, two sacks and one fumble recovery.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Looks poised to play Sunday
Kearse, who appeared to suffer a left leg injury in pregame warmups, was announced as a starter in the Dallas secondary ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
After requiring assistance to the locker room less than an hour earlier, Kearse was back on the sideline ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff in full uniform and was seen walking under his own power. Per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Kearse is okay and appears set to play Sunday, though Dallas will have Israel Mukuamu ready to go at safety if Kearse is unable to finish the contest.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fort Myers, FL |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Clemson |
| Experience: 8 |