Overview
- The Cowboys publicly declared a competition between incumbent Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas for left tackle but OTAs and minicamp reps have mostly favored Guyton.
- Local observers have expressed skepticism that the contest is genuine and say the team appears to be preserving Guyton as the de facto starter.
- Guyton’s uneven 2025 play included giving up 10 pressures in his first two weeks, and he missed the final stretch of the season with a Week 12 ankle injury.
- Dallas is maintaining concrete contingency plans that could slide Tyler Smith from guard to left tackle and move TJ Bass inside if Guyton cannot hold the spot.
- Final decisions are expected to come with fuller evaluation at Oxnard and training camp when coaches assess health, consistency, and readiness for Week 1.