Currently available tackles

[RustyBourneHorse]

Currently available tackles

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/available/_/year/2026/position/rt

Sounds like Schottenheimer is.....less than pleased with Steele. This is bad news. The good news is there's still two preseason games, and there are tackles available if the Cowboys wanted to bring them in. In the above link I posted, there are plenty of choices.....not elite choices, but decent enough choices.

Jonah Williams was a player who I mentioned I think in April or May? But yeah, he's still available, and I remember he was decent enough with Arizona. Plus, he has history with Klayton Adams, so he'd be familiar with what we are trying to do. So, he should make for a better option than Steele. Jack Conklin has an injury history, but, when healthy, he's solid. I think he'd be good on a low risk contract. Again, can't be worse than Steele. Also, Andrus Peat would be an interesting option. He's usually been a decent tackle. I think Peat or Williams would be good choices for our FO, and neither should cost much at this point. I think we should sign them and probably be ready to move on from Steele. By signing both, we have a starter and a backup if the other gets hurt.


Just for the situation with Guyton. Glad he sounds like he's getting better, but I think a little depth there might be good anyway. I think Cam Anderson (saw him on the LT drop down on the same site) would make a good low cost depth piece behind Guyton and Nate Thomas. I think if we went Williams, Peat, and Anderson, we could really inject our oline with some better depth. I think if we can do that, this team's only concern would then be injuries, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Sounds like Schottenheimer is.....less than pleased with Steele. This is bad news. The good news is there's still two preseason games, and there are tackles available if the Cowboys wanted to bring them in. In the above link I posted, there are plenty of choices.....not elite choices, but decent enough choices.

Every time this comes up it's always the same answer.

Look at his deal. He isn't going anywhere. The Cowboys aren't going to pay for 2 ROT's.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Every time this comes up it's always the same answer.

Look at his deal. He isn't going anywhere. The Cowboys aren't going to pay for 2 ROT's.

Well, if I had to pick one to be signed, it'd probably be Jonah Williams. At least, Adams knows him, so that would help. And sounds like Schotty is unhappy with Steele. Even if he's not going anywhere atm, there's nothing to say they can't sign someone on a one year deal as a contingency and/or when Schotty is fed up with Steele.

 

[Bigrandrn]

Every time this comes up it's always the same answer.

Look at his deal. He isn't going anywhere. The Cowboys aren't going to pay for 2 ROT's.

I don’t know…..sounds like he’s looking bad…..like liability bad, like sabotage the O bad….if we can shell out some for a “better” RT…..might be worth it vs leaving a turnstile out there at RT.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I don’t know…..sounds like he’s looking bad…..like liability bad, like sabotage the O bad….if we can shell out some for a “better” RT…..might be worth it vs leaving a turnstile out there at RT.

Exactly, and when he's gotten on the HC's bad side, that's usually an indication that something needs to change. So, I could see the Cowboys bringing in at least one of these tackles to kick the tires on before proceeding with a trade. Just because he's got a cap hit doesn't mean it sounds like Schotty will choose him if there are better options available.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Exactly, and when he's gotten on the HC's bad side, that's usually an indication that something needs to change. So, I could see the Cowboys bringing in at least one of these tackles to kick the tires on before proceeding with a trade. Just because he's got a cap hit doesn't mean it sounds like Schotty will choose him if there are better options available.

I agree, Rusty, but his Oline coach ( Adams ) came to his defense, something about his body being tired. In other words, they seem to think his problem is fixable. I have heard nothing to indicate concerns serious enough to bench him.

 

[Whirlwin]

I agree, Rusty, but his Oline coach ( Adams ) came to his defense, something about his body being tired. In other words, they seem to think his problem is fixable. I have heard nothing to indicate concerns serious enough to bench him.

I don’t think the big guys, work out off-season as much as like wide receivers, or cornerbacks
They come into camp a little out of shape sometimes, could cardiovascularly be an issue
I’ve trained with football players, especially the big guys, they’re a little sloppy in off-season,
So you might be right, his body could be a little bit tired right now

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I don’t think the big guys, work out off-season as much as like wide receivers, or cornerbacks
They come into camp a little out of shape sometimes, could cardiovascularly be an issue
I’ve trained with football players, especially the big guys, they’re a little sloppy in off-season,
So you might be right, his body could be a little bit tired right now

+1

Clayton Adams.......

 

[John813]

Guess no surprise Jonah is a free agent. Feels like a guy who could barely stay healthy and develop in the NFL

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Jonah Williams. Give Steele a couple / few games and if he is stinking it up Williams starts.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Guess no surprise Jonah is a free agent. Feels like a guy who could barely stay healthy and develop in the NFL

That's it John.........whoever is out there is out there for a reason.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I agree, Rusty, but his Oline coach ( Adams ) came to his defense, something about his body being tired. In other words, they seem to think his problem is fixable. I have heard nothing to indicate concerns serious enough to bench him.

I mean, maybe, but it probably still wouldn't be the worst idea to kick the tires on someone like Jonah Williams. Even the presence of competition might help.

Jonah Williams. Give Steele a couple / few games and if he is stinking it up Williams starts.

Yup, and he doesn't look like he'll cost much, so there's that too.

That's it John.........whoever is out there is out there for a reason.

Sure, but that's kinda why I was thinking him and Peat as neither should cost much, and it wouldn't be the end of the world if one of them wasn't good enough and didn't make the 53.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Sure, but that's kinda why I was thinking him and Peat as neither should cost much, and it wouldn't be the end of the world if one of them wasn't good enough and didn't make the 53.

I see what you are saying Rusty, but it's rare for OLine to sign off the streets this late. Especially if you are looking for anything close to starting quality ( which we are). Keep in mind why teams placed priorities on their swing guy.


Honestly ......I would rather see if Tyron Smith would consider coming out of retirement and move Guyton to RT.

 

[Stash]

Currently available tackles

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/available/_/year/2026/position/rt

Sounds like Schottenheimer is.....less than pleased with Steele. This is bad news. The good news is there's still two preseason games, and there are tackles available if the Cowboys wanted to bring them in. In the above link I posted, there are plenty of choices.....not elite choices, but decent enough choices.

Jonah Williams was a player who I mentioned I think in April or May? But yeah, he's still available, and I remember he was decent enough with Arizona. Plus, he has history with Klayton Adams, so he'd be familiar with what we are trying to do. So, he should make for a better option than Steele. Jack Conklin has an injury history, but, when healthy, he's solid. I think he'd be good on a low risk contract. Again, can't be worse than Steele. Also, Andrus Peat would be an interesting option. He's usually been a decent tackle. I think Peat or Williams would be good choices for our FO, and neither should cost much at this point. I think we should sign them and probably be ready to move on from Steele. By signing both, we have a starter and a backup if the other gets hurt.


Just for the situation with Guyton. Glad he sounds like he's getting better, but I think a little depth there might be good anyway. I think Cam Anderson (saw him on the LT drop down on the same site) would make a good low cost depth piece behind Guyton and Nate Thomas. I think if we went Williams, Peat, and Anderson, we could really inject our oline with some better depth. I think if we can do that, this team's only concern would then be injuries, as far as I'm concerned.

While I’d also like to see a veteran right tackle option brought in, I’m not sure it’s any of these names.

I saw a recent mention of both Williams and Conklin. For what it’s worth, Broaddus’ friends in the league say both are ‘hurt’ and that’s why they remain unsigned.

And last I read, Peat had retired.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I see what you are saying Rusty, but it's rare for OLine to sign off the streets this late. Especially if you are looking for anything close to starting quality ( which we are). Keep in mind why teams placed priorities on their swing guy.


Honestly ......I would rather see if Tyron Smith would consider coming out of retirement and move Guyton to RT.

I mean, not the worst idea? And I get what you're saying, but, I mean, at least it's probably worth a try?

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I mean, not the worst idea? And I get what you're saying, but, I mean, at least it's probably worth a try?

But again...and this is just me, I'm not sensing they're concerned enough about Steele to bench him.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

But again...and this is just me, I'm not sensing they're concerned enough about Steele to bench him.

It may be, but my question to the FO is who steps in IF they must bench Steele. They might want to bring in someone to be able to bench Steele for

 

[Whirlwin]

It may be, but my question to the FO is who steps in IF they must bench Steele. They might want to bring in someone to be able to bench Steele for

Who stepped in, if he gets injured, give him the benefit of the doubt that he’ll play well lol

 

[DuncanIso]

I don’t know…..sounds like he’s looking bad…..like liability bad, like sabotage the O bad….if we can shell out some for a “better” RT…..might be worth it vs leaving a turnstile out there at RT.

Guyton is just as bad.

 

[DuncanIso]

I mean, maybe, but it probably still wouldn't be the worst idea to kick the tires on someone like Jonah Williams. Even the presence of competition might help.

Jerry has full control of player hiring/firing. Same with the coaches.

Shotty doesn’t get a say.

Want proof?

What HC would want Guyton or Steele as starters?

Insane.