Overview
- Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Tyler Guyton will be the Cowboys’ starting left tackle after a brief training-camp evaluation.
- Schottenheimer and teammates praised Guyton’s improved footwork, punch and compact sets as the main reasons the staff chose to keep him at left tackle.
- Nate Thomas will remain the primary backup but was told he must show more consistent play to re-open the competition for starting reps.
- The decision lets Guyton accumulate more first-team snaps to build timing with Dak Prescott and the offensive front after the Cowboys made few additions at tackle in the offseason.
- Guyton enters the season with two years left on his four-year rookie contract and a mixed early track record that includes injuries, low PFF grades and elevated pressure totals, making this a pivotal year for his development.