Cowboys shift attention to offensive tackle as camp and preseason close

The Cowboys are moving into the next phase of the preseason-to-roster countdown with one area getting extra scrutiny, offensive tackle. A recent look at Dallas’ depth chart from Yahoo Sports argues that the position group remains the place the team most needs to monitor, even as the rest of the roster appears comparatively solid through the early work and the first taste of game action.

The timing matters. The article notes that the California portion of training camp is now behind the team and that two preseason games are already in the rearview mirror. That combination typically gives coaches a clearer view of how depth holds up when play speed increases, assignments tighten, and starters rotate with the kind of unit mixing that can expose mismatches.

What “monitor” means in an NFL context is less about a single headline and more about whether Dallas’ options at tackle provide consistent protection and workable communication across pass sets and run calls. Offensive tackle is a position where small differences in footwork, balance, and spacing can show up quickly, and depth at tackle becomes a priority whenever the second and third units have to absorb extended stretches of reps.

Dallas has also been in the broader reality of roster construction where the offensive line has to stay functional across injuries, fatigue, and the inevitable reshuffling that comes from rotating personnel. That makes tackle evaluation unusually important late in the preseason, because the team needs to know whether it can keep its protection structure intact as it trims the roster down to the regular-season group.

The Yahoo Sports piece frames offensive tackle as the “shakiest” position on the Cowboys, but it does not offer a roster overhaul in its preview. Instead, it points to the idea that the team’s internal evaluation is still sorting out the depth questions that can linger even when the overall roster looks strong.

For fans, the practical takeaway is to watch how Dallas deploys its tackle group over the next weeks, particularly in situations where gameside adjustments and substitution patterns put the second and third units under a brighter spotlight. Offensive tackle depth is often a deciding factor in how securely an offense can manage protection responsibilities without altering its play-calling identity.

As the preseason continues to wind down, the Cowboys will likely emphasize clarity in the tackle rotation, minimizing preventable breakdowns, and proving the unit can handle both pass-rush pressure and physicality in the run game. The remaining weeks should reveal whether the team’s concerns at offensive tackle were temporary growing pains or something that requires more attention before the regular season starts.