The Dallas Cowboys continue to look to improve their roster this offseason and reportedly have signed a veteran to bolster their offensive line.
The addition also marks a homecoming for a Texas native who last played for the Minnesota Vikings.
“Source: The Cowboys are signing veteran OL Hakeem Adeniji, who has 15 career starts. He can play both tackle and guard spots,” FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz wrote on X.
Adeniji, a Garland, Texas native, brings five seasons of NFL experience to Dallas, having bounced between three organizations.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, where he began building his reputation as a versatile lineman.
He moved on to the Vikings in 2023, joining their practice squad before earning a promotion to the active roster.
Though his playing time with Minnesota came primarily on special teams, his ability to contribute in multiple scenarios kept him valuable to the organization.
His most recent stop with the Cleveland Browns was cut short by a knee injury that sidelined him all of last season.
Despite the setback, Adeniji’s versatility and upside kept him on the NFL radar.
The timing of this signing suggests the Cowboys are thinking strategically about their offensive line rebuild.
With Zack Martin’s retirement creating a significant void at right guard, Adeniji’s ability to play guard or tackle makes him a particularly valuable addition.
He’ll likely compete with fellow newcomers Saahdiq Charles and Robert Jones for the starting right guard position when training camp opens.
