The former sixth-round pick is returning to Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys weren’t as busy on Thursday as they have been all week, but they did take care of one of their in-house players. Safety Israel Mukuamu has re-signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal per NFL Network’s Jane Slater.
#Cowboys S Israel Mukuamu will return on a one year deal to the Dallas Cowboys terms are undisclosed. @davidcanter @nessmugrabi @aurasportsgroup
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 13, 2025
Mukuamu was drafted in the sixth round by the Cowboys in 2021. He would only play in four games and logged just 20 snaps defensively and another 58 on special teams. In 2022, Mukuamu saw his time on the field increase to 153 defensive snaps in 15 games with three starts. He would play in 14 games the next year, but it was mostly on special teams as he played just 75 on defense. Last season, Mukuamu saw his most action on defense with 200 snaps in 17 games.
Mukuamu came into the league with experience at safety and cornerback. He has played some nickel corner for the Cowboys. With Jourdan Lewis now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, this could be an opportunity for Mukuamu to earn significant playing time in 2025. His 6-foot-4 frame makes it a little difficult to cover wide receivers that are smaller and shifty, but his length and instincts help out a lot.
