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Cowboys news: A new role for safety Jayron Kearse after a breakout year in 2021

From roster bubble in 2021 to lead dog in the safety room.

Last year at this time, Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse was just trying to earn a starting spot on the roster after signing a one-year prove-it deal with the team. After four years in Minnesota and one in Detroit where he never eclipsed more than seven starts in a single season, he had to also compete with Damontae Kazee and Malik Hooker for a safety spot on the Cowboys.

Now, a year later, he heads into OTAs as the leader of the safety corps.