- HOT NEWS: Cowboys Trying Out Versatility on the Offensive Line.
The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2025 NFL season with a renewed emphasis on flexibility and depth, particularly along the offensive line. During OTAs and early offseason workouts, the coaching staff has made it clear that positional versatility will be a cornerstone of the teamโs strategy up front.
After injuries disrupted continuity in previous seasons, the Cowboys are determined to build a more adaptable line that can withstand the inevitable attrition of a long NFL campaign. Offensive line coach Mike Solari has been experimenting with multiple configurations, giving players reps at various spots to prepare them for emergency and rotational duties.
One of the most notable developments is first-round pick Tyler Guyton getting looks at both tackle positions. Drafted primarily as a right tackle, Guytonโs footwork and agility have prompted the staff to try him on the left side as well. Veteran Tyron Smithโs departure in free agency left a void at left tackle, and while 2022 first-rounder Tyler Smith is expected to anchor that spot, the Cowboys are keeping their options open.
Center Tyler Biadasz, a stabilizing force in the middle in recent years, has also seen reps at guard, a position he played during his college days at Wisconsin. This has opened up opportunities for second-year lineman T.J. Bass and rookie Cooper Beebe to get snaps at center, giving Dallas more contingency plans in case of injury.
โWe want to be able to plug and play,โ head coach Mike McCarthy said during a recent press conference. โIf a guy goes down, we donโt want to be scrambling. Versatility gives us options and security.โ
Even Zack Martin, the All-Pro right guard, has been part of the shuffle in walkthroughs, although his spot on the line is likely the most secure. Still, his willingness to cross-train younger players and provide leadership in various drills highlights the team-first culture Dallas is cultivating.
The Cowboys are betting that this approach to the offensive line will pay dividends when the games start counting. With an offense loaded with talentโfrom quarterback Dak Prescott to wide receiver CeeDee Lambโthe key will be giving them the time and protection needed to execute.
If the unit can stay healthy and continue to develop cohesion despite the constant mixing and matching, the Cowboys could enter the season with one of the most versatile and prepared offensive lines in the league.