The Cowboys’ offensive line enters camp with most of the pieces in place, but one spot still hangs over the group: left tackle.
That’s the position that could shape the whole unit’s next step. Tyler Booker is trending toward elite, Tyler Smith is already there, and Cooper Beebe gives Dallas a solid center with more upside ahead.
The foundation is strong. The question is whether the tackles can hold up their end.
Terence Steele has his issues and may eventually be replaced, but Tyler Guyton is the name drawing the biggest concern. Dallas used a first-round pick on him, and the results in 2025 were rough.
Pro Football Focus ranked him No. 71 out of 89 graded tackles overall, with separate marks of 81st in pass blocking and 46th in run blocking. He also missed seven games because of injuries, which only added to the uncertainty.
That combination leaves the Cowboys with real decisions if Guyton doesn’t clean it up. They could end up shuffling the left side, even moving Tyler Smith out to tackle. They could turn to Nate Thomas or Drew Shelton instead, a move that would put Guyton’s future in Dallas in jeopardy.
Still, Guyton has one trait that keeps him in the conversation: athleticism. That’s the tool that gives him a path back, and it’s why camp matters so much for him.
Brian Schottenheimer has already said the job is open between Guyton and Nate Thomas, and that sets the stage for a clear battle. Guyton can use Thomas, who also had his share of struggles last year, as the push he needs. If he builds on what he already does well as a run blocker and tightens up the pass protection, the left tackle job should be his - and the left side of the line should settle down with it.
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