Dallas’ standard on the offensive line remains a torchbearer after Tyron Smith and Zack Martin retire, with Tyler Smith stepping into a leadership role and embracing the massive expectations. The Cowboys have poured first-round picks into the line in three of the last four years, signaling a culture shift toward front-office priority on protection and run blocking. Dak Prescott’s health history has underscored the need for a cohesive unit that can reestablish a dominant ground game in 2025.

Under new offensive approach guidance from Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas aims to balance passes and runs, spread carries across the backfield, and avoid overtaxing any single facet of the offense. With a reshaped backfield featuring Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, Javonte Williams, and Miles Sanders, plus Cooper Beebe anchoring at center and Tyler Booker and Tyler Guyton reinforcing guard/tackle depth, the Cowboys project to revive a more sustainable, championship-ready ground attack in 2025.

In short, the Cowboys’ future hinges on the frontline’s ability to gel quickly, protect Prescott, and clear lanes for a versatile RB corps and a retooled rushing attack that can weather heavy defensive looks. It’s a brand-new calendar year for Dallas’ O-line and run-game ambitions, and fantasy managers should monitor early camp cohesion and workload splits closely.