FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line has taken on an almost entirely new look in the span of the last year. Dallas added two pieces in the 2024 NFL Draft in Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe.
Guyton in particular had big shoes to fill with Tyron Smith leaving the team in free agency. This offseason, the Cowboys lost another tenured piece on the line with Zack Martin announcing his retirement.
So it may not be a rebuild for the Cowboys' line, but there are certainly major changes coming. Given that five-year pro Terence Steele has the most experience at The Star, it certainly signals a new era.
As this group moves forward, the Cowboys are exploring their options to either add another piece through free agency or the NFL Draft.
This week, the Cowboys tested a candidate, bringing in Saahdiq Charles for a workout on Friday, according to NFL media's Mike Garafolo. Charles started his career with the Washington Commanders, rising to become a starter by his fourth season with the team.
He was set to take on a similar role with the Tennessee Titans heading into 2024 but retired after a weeks of training camp. After deciding to come out of retirement, the Titans released him.
With the iconic Martin now retired, Dallas is looking to fill the vacancy at right guard. The Cowboys re-signed Brock Hoffman and struck a deal with free agent Robert Jones, presumably creating some competition there while adding to their depth.
An addition of the 6-4, 320-pound Charles - a former fourth-round pick out of LSU who is still just 25 - would figure to accomplish the same goal. Regardless, the Cowboys will want better performance out of their line next season, hoping to develop a more stout running game while protecting Dak Prescott.
If all goes according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer's plan, Cowboys fans should count on those improvements.
