Dallas Cowboys 2025 Offensive Line In Flux

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 offensive line has hit a couple of major obstacles.

Starting left tackle Tyler Guyton will miss 4–6 weeks with a fracture in his leg, while potential starting right guard Robert Jones is expected to miss 2–3 months due to a broken bone in his neck.

These two injuries, occurring during training camp, have forced a sudden and potentially significant reshuffling of the offensive line just weeks before the regular season.

The Cowboys’ offense, designed to feature a balanced attack under new offensive coordinator Klayton Adams, must rely on young talent, inexperience, and lineup flexibility to keep the unit functioning at a high level.

What the Cowboys Lose with Guyton and Jones

Tyler Guyton (LT – Out 4–6 weeks)

The 2024 first-round pick out of Oklahoma was set to protect Dak Prescott’s blindside.

Despite his enormous upside, Guyton had an uneven rookie season.

He earned a 49.4 PFF overall grade, with a 60.2 pass-blocking and 51.3 run-blocking grade in 2024.

Though athletic, his technique remains a work in progress, but he was taking huge strides in training camp.

Robert Jones (RG – Out 2–3 Months)

A free agent addition from Miami, Robert Jones brought needed experience and toughness to the interior.

However, his 2024 PFF grades reflect some struggles: 56.1 overall, with a 54.3 pass-blocking and 56.3 run-blocking grade.

His loss is significant due to the lack of veteran depth behind him.

Possible Cowboys Starting Offensive Line

Here is how the starting five on the offensive line could play out entering Week 1:

LT: Tyler Smith or Asim Richards

• Tyler Smith was dominant at left guard in 2024 but may move back to left tackle, where he played 1,022 snaps in 2022. In those snaps, he posted an overall PFF grade of 71.4, pass-blocking 64.2, and run-blocking 72.4.
• Asim Richards is the next man up if the Cowboys want to keep Smith inside. Richards had a 58.7 overall PFF grade, 69.5 pass-blocking, and a concerning 44.5 run-blocking grade in 2024.

LG: Tyler Smith or Brock Hoffman

• If Smith moves out to tackle, Brock Hoffman—a gritty interior lineman—could fill in at left guard. At right guard in 2024, he posted an overall grade of 66.3, a pass-blocking grade of 62.1, and a run-blocking grade of 68.9.
• If Smith stays at left guard, the Cowboys retain one of the top young guards in the NFL.

C: Cooper Beebe

• Cooper Beebe brings a high football IQ and toughness to the interior. He earned a 65.4 overall PFF grade, with a 60.3 pass-blocking and 66.1 run-blocking grade.

RG: Tyler Booker (Rookie)

• With Jones sidelined, Tyler Booker—the powerful Alabama product—will step into the starting role with no competition. Known for his tenacity and finishing ability, Booker is unproven but loaded with upside.

RT: Terence Steele

• The veteran anchor on the line, Terence Steele, will be the right tackle. He graded out with a 67.0 overall, 57.5 pass-blocking, and 78.9...