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https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/depth-chart-who-can-rise-in-cowboys-defensive-tackle-room
All in all, a third of the 90-man roster has been overhauled since mid-March, creating quite a few changes to each position.
Defensive Tackle
Over the next few weeks, we'll take a closer look at where things stand at each position. The Cowboys won't release a depth chart until the first preseason game in August, so the following order of players is simply a projection, which of course, is always subject to change.
Osa Odighizuwa
Mazi Smith
Solomon Thomas
Jay Toia
Tommy Akingbesote
Justin Rogers
Denzel Daxon
Jay Toia and Tommy Akingbesote will likely push each other for a spot in the rotation, which is a lot to ask from two rookies but likely necessary given the overall lack of bodies in the room. It may end up not being a "battle" between the two, as both are in a position to be leaned upon pretty heavily if the Cowboys stick with seven defensive tackles on the roster going into the season.
Trait-Mark: In terms of versatility and being able to play anywhere on the defensive front, Solomon Thomas brings that to the table for the Cowboys. He's listed as a defensive tackle, but can be used coming off the edge and rushing the passer too. He's a little more twitchy than some of the other guys in the room, and can use that to his advantage in pass rushing situations when lined up against less athletic interior offensive linemen.
All in all, a third of the 90-man roster has been overhauled since mid-March, creating quite a few changes to each position.
Defensive Tackle
Over the next few weeks, we'll take a closer look at where things stand at each position. The Cowboys won't release a depth chart until the first preseason game in August, so the following order of players is simply a projection, which of course, is always subject to change.
Osa Odighizuwa
Mazi Smith
Solomon Thomas
Jay Toia
Tommy Akingbesote
Justin Rogers
Denzel Daxon
Jay Toia and Tommy Akingbesote will likely push each other for a spot in the rotation, which is a lot to ask from two rookies but likely necessary given the overall lack of bodies in the room. It may end up not being a "battle" between the two, as both are in a position to be leaned upon pretty heavily if the Cowboys stick with seven defensive tackles on the roster going into the season.
Trait-Mark: In terms of versatility and being able to play anywhere on the defensive front, Solomon Thomas brings that to the table for the Cowboys. He's listed as a defensive tackle, but can be used coming off the edge and rushing the passer too. He's a little more twitchy than some of the other guys in the room, and can use that to his advantage in pass rushing situations when lined up against less athletic interior offensive linemen.
