with the team weighing longer-term risk against immediate Week 1 opportunity.

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Dallas continues to harden its left tackle plan, with Nate Thomas emerging as a concrete Plan B behind Tyler Guyton as the season approaches. Guyton’s health and development are in flux, making a dependable LT backup essential for Week 1 and beyond. Asim Richards was expected to provide insurance, but the club appears to favor Thomas as the immediate backup option at LT while maintaining Richards as a versatile swing.

Thomas, a 2024 seventh-round pick, has shown promising athletic traits and a willingness to grow, delivering a solid preseason showing after tough practice reps against a Rams front. The Cowboys’ evaluation suggests a real path to him starting if needed, though progress remains contingent on continued development and Guyton’s status. The plan isn’t just about injury relief; it’s a strategic hedge against Plan A’s uncertainty and a potential long-term answer at a spot that has defined Dallas’ O-line depth for years.

In the bigger scheme, Dallas’ approach centers on depth and flexibility. Richards’ OL6 role in jumbo looks signals a broader vision for versatility, while Thomas represents a tangible, ready-now option should misfortune strike. For fantasy and bets, the narrative boosts the value of Dallas’ run-blocking scheme if Thomas seizes the chance, and it tempers expectations if he remains a work in progress through September.

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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.

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