It's probably not the left tackle move most people wanted when free agency started in March, but it's the one that happened. Cowboys The Cowboys have managed to keep some experienced depth while they search for someone to fill the gap left by eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith's departure to another team. Tyron SmithThe team was expected to re-sign tackle Tyron Smith on Wednesday. JetsIn 2023, Edoga stepped in for Smith at left tackle four times, starting a total of six games. Chuma Edoga Dallas have the option to move left guard Tyler Smith to his natural tackle position, but coach Mike McCarthy has stated that they plan to keep Tyler Smith at guard and fill the left tackle position with someone else.
Edoga is the obvious choice for that position, but there are some top-level offensive linemen in the upcoming draft that the Cowboys may consider using their first-round pick on. Tyler Smith Chuma Udoga was the backup for Tyron Smith.
Edoga appeared in 17 games last season, starting four at left tackle and two at left guard. He struggled towards the end of the season against Miami, but his performance was enough for the team to bring him back for another look.
Udoga is 26 and entering his sixth NFL season. He was originally drafted by the Jets in the third round in 2019, and later joined the Falcons. The Cowboys signed him last year.
Udoga had a 61.4 grade for the season at Pro Football Focus, ranking 54th out of 81 tackles in the NFL last year. Falcons Udoga could potentially start in 2024, but the team would prefer for him to remain a backup.
He The Cowboys have filled the swing tackle position with this signing. Edoga appeared in 17 games last season, starting four at left tackle and two at left guard. He struggled late in the season against Miami, but he did enough to warrant being brought back for another look.th Chuma Udoga Backed Up Tyron Smith
When analyzing the signing, it means that the Cowboys have secured their depth at the swing tackle position. The tackle position is still a question for the Cowboys, among many others.:
“When the Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith in the first round in 2022, they believed he would take over at tackle when Tyron Smith retired. However, Tyler Smith has been effective as a guard with a PFF grade of 74.4 for 2023, ranking high among NFL guards. “Tyler Smith will take another step,” McCarthy said., “We’ll keep him at guard right now, see how it unfolds, but I thought we took a big step. If you look at the makeup of our offensive line last year where our younger players (were) backups and got to play too. and Josh Ball can do.”
Cowboys Still Adding to Offensive Line
For now, the tackle position remains uncertain for the Cowboys. When the Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith in the first round in 2022, they believed he would take over at tackle when Tyron Smith retired. However, Tyler Smith has been effective as a guard with a PFF grade of 74.4 for 2023, ranking high among NFL guards., 11th The concern with moving Smith to take Tyron Smith’s spot at tackle is that Tyler Smith might not be up for the job, which means Dallas will lose a very good left guard and gain an overmatched left tackle.
The concern with moving Smith to take Tyron Smith's spot at tackle is that Tyler Smith might not be up for the job, which means Dallas will lose a very good left guard and gain an overmatched left tackle.
“Tyler Smith will take another step,” McCarthy said.
“We’ll keep him at guard right now, see how it unfolds, but I thought we took a big step. If you look at the makeup of our offensive line last year where our younger players (were) backups and got to play too. Brock (Hoffman) in the same category; he’s been here and no one was as close to Tyler Biadasz as he was. So I believe it's a logical progression for him to enter that position and we will keep progressing. However, we certainly want to keep enhancing the talent and depth in that group.
