The ripple effects from the Cowboys’ early offseason moves are already being seen. With Dallas re-signing safety Donovan Wilson to a new three-year deal on Tuesday, it adds to the speculation that Israel Mukuamu may be switching to cornerback in 2023.
Taken in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Mukuamu was immediately made a full-time safety after playing both secondary roles during his college career at South Carolina. At 6’4” and over 200 pounds, he certainly has the size that Dan Quinn loves from his defensive backs.
Stuck behind the trio of Wilson, Jayron Kearse, and Malik Hooker on the safety depth chart, Mukuamu’s opportunities in the regular season have been rare.