Cowboys Lose 2 Free-Agent Linemen; Unit Still Playoff-Ready Except For Major 'If's'
Despite recent struggles, the Cowboys' offensive line could be elite, but two key players must elevate their game for Dak Prescott playoff success.
The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line was a topic of much debate last season. With three first-round picks in front of Dak Prescott, the thought was No. 4 would be well protected.
Except, he wasn't. And at times last season, Dak was a sitting duck, en route to 31 sacks (second most over the last four seasons). Tyler Guyton struggled with injury and form; Tyler Smith was Tyler Smith.
Cooper Beebe was more than serviceable; Tyler Booker had some ups and downs; and, you can make the case, Terence Steele was easily the weakest link. READ MORE: Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb Lifts Year 2 Expectations With Brian Schottenheimer Review Still, with the inconsistent performance from the offensive line, Dallas still managed to average 27. 7 points per game, Dak threw for 4,555 yards and 30 TDs, while CeeDee Lamb (1,077 yards) and George Pickens (1,429 yards, 9 TDs) still produced.
And Javonte Williams rushed for 1,201 yards and 11 TDs. So one can imagine what the unit could do if the offensive line's play improved just a little. First, a bit of a change in the 2026 room, as backups Brock Hoffman (to Pittsburgh) and Rob Jones (to San Francisco) are leaving via free agency.