Overview
- Locke finalized a one-year deal with the Cowboys after six seasons with the Broncos, returning to his home state with family ties to the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
- He says doctors warned a spine procedure could end his career or leave him with a dead leg, and he describes his recovery as a miracle that enabled his return.
- In Denver last season, increased snaps followed an injury to teammate Brandon Jones, which helped elevate his profile heading into free agency.
- Dallas reunites Locke with new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who previously coached him during their time together in Denver.
- The veteran defensive back entered the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent and logged 90 games, 174 tackles and four sacks with Denver.