Nate Thomas competes for Cowboys left tackle position in 2026

Nate Thomas is competing for the starting left tackle position for the Dallas Cowboys as the team prepares for the 2026 season. Despite limited success as a backup in 2025, Thomas's performance in training camp has earned him a chance, although some believe his competition with Tyler Guyton serves more as motivation for Guyton. With two years remaining on his contract and a favorable cap hit of $1.03 million in 2026, Thomas's role is viewed as a potential backup as well as a viable swing tackle. The team's recent strategy may lead to the retention of other offensive linemen, depending on performance during training and preseason games.

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