Cowboys address offensive line depth concerns during preseason camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys have expressed worries about the depth of their offensive line as they near the end of preseason activities. Despite a $50 million investment in their top six offensive linemen, the team's backups are lacking experience and reliability. Rookie Drew Shelton is considered not yet NFL ready, while returning second-year player Nate Thomas is struggling in training camp. The Cowboys are hoping to bolster their offensive line depth before the regular season begins, yet they may find it difficult to acquire additional linemen as other teams also seek to improve their roster.
- •Cowboys invested $50 million in top offensive linemen.
- •Drew Shelton and Nate Thomas have shown struggles in camp.
- •Team's backup unit heavily relies on unproven players.
- •Concerns about interior line depth persist ahead of the season.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Despite $50M investment, Cowboys have glaring depth issue in key group
"All things considered, the Dallas Cowboys have pretty solid depth on their team in 2026...all except one unit.
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