Nate Thomas competes for Cowboys' left tackle position this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Nate Thomas is preparing to compete for the starting left tackle spot for the Cowboys during the offseason. With Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith opting to remain at guard, the position opens up for Thomas and Tyler Guyton, the 29th overall pick in 2024, who has faced inconsistency and health issues. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has declared it an open competition for the role. Thomas, a seventh-round pick in 2024, gained experience last season with 341 snaps and has been training to improve his technique with OL Masterminds' Duke Manyweather.
- •Thomas made four career starts last season.
- •Tyler Smith prefers to stay at left guard.
- •Schottenheimer confirmed an open competition for the left tackle role.
- •Thomas trained during the offseason to improve his skills.
- •Guyton's inconsistency opens the door for Thomas.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Nate Thomas readies to compete for Cowboys' starting LT job
"Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith is the Cowboys' best left tackle, but he does not want a full-time move.
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