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New Cowboys S PJ Locke's Jersey Number Belonged To Recently Departed WR
- Cowboys sign safety P.J. Locke to a one-year, $5 million deal, reuniting with DC Christian Parker.
- Locke will wear No. 1, a number previously worn by Jalen Tolbert before Tolbert's departure.
- Locke stated the move is a full-circle moment given his Texas roots and Cowboys fandom.
- Locke brings NFL experience with 174 total tackles and four sacks across his career with the Broncos.
- Locke will compete for a starting job from Day 1 in Dallas's revamped defensive backfield.
- Locke’s signing ties him to a defense run by Parker, who previously guided him in Denver.
- Tolbert’s departure to the Dolphins opened the No. 1 jersey for Locke in Dallas.
- Locke’s Texas background and home ties are highlighted as part of his Cowboys welcome.
- The move is part of Dallas's broader effort to bolster the defense with familiar faces.
- Locke's career trajectory includes undrafted entry in 2019 and a path through Pittsburgh before Denver.
- The article is part of Cowboys SI coverage and includes social media announcements and team website quotes.
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