Dallas Cowboys assess offensive line's edge protection issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have highlighted an edge protection issue with their offensive line following analysis of the 2025 season. While the tackles allowed increased pressure, the interior linemen performed at or above the league average. The Cowboys' data reveals that the interior of the offensive line is improving, with rookies and returning starters exceeding expectations in pass protection metrics. Continued evaluation and adjustments are anticipated as training camps prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Dallas Cowboys identified an edge protection problem, not an offensive line problem.
- •2025 data shows tackles allowed high pressure but interior linemen excelled.
- •Tyler Smith and Cooper Beebe performed well, contributing to improvements.
- •Rookie Tyler Booker had fewer pressures than average for his position.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys O-line: Pressure from the edges, stability from the inside
"Dallas doesn't have an offensive line problem. It has an edge protection problem.
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