Cowboys roster guru admits team could pursue outside help at CB – Randy Gurzi, Cowboys on SI
The cornerback injury situation is a tough one.
While speaking with The Athletic’s Jon Machota, vice president of player personnel Will McClay was asked about the struggles at the position and what they could do to improve.
McClay said they’re counting on players to return, which would include Trevon Diggs and rookie Shavon Revel Jr. He also suggested they could look for outside help.
“We’re gonna evaluate what’s on our roster. We’re gonna evaluate what’s out there. We have guys coming (back), but we’re always trying to improve,” McClay said.
“We want to make that last corner on the practice squad better than what we had last year. So we’re going to comb through it. Guys are going to come back. Coaches are doing a great job. They understand the scheme. We’ve got to continue to try and improve that room, as well as all the rooms in our building. Every day, we got to make it better.”
If Diggs and Revel were both healthy, the Cowboys would feel good about their cornerback group. The problem is that neither is ready to go and Diggs has been battling knee injuries for two years now.
It feels like the prudent move will be finding someone who could start, like Stephon Gilmore. That doesn’t seem likely, however, since McClay’s comments suggested they’ll be looking for players who can fill out the bottom of the depth chart and practice squad.
Blue still recovering, Guyton makes progress – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com
A review of the Cowboys injuries from camp.
Tyler Guyton – knee
Saahdiq Charles – knee (hyperextension)
As noted, Guyton continues to work his way back but, given the initial scare, the great news is he’s not only in good spirits, but he was seen slowly going through some offensive line movements with the training staff during his rehab assignments; and he looks to be progressing very well in his recovery. Charles suffered a hyperextended knee in the preseason matchup against the Rams, and it’s unknown if he’ll be given the green light to take the field against the Ravens in the Cowboys’ second preseason matchup.
Jaydon Blue – foot/ankle (bruise)
It was last week, in practice, when Blue’s ankle/foot suffered a bruise during a rep in team drills, and he initially wore a boot for a couple days. He’s since removed the boot, but has yet to return to practice this week, putting his availability against the Ravens in serious jeopardy. The Cowboys plan on testing his ankle in pregame at AT&T Stadium, and will make a decision from there, per Brian Schottenheimer on Thursday in Oxnard.
Brevyn Spann-Ford – leg (undisclosed)
The initial prognosis for Spann-Ford to return was a couple weeks, per Schottenheimer, and that was roughly two weeks ago. The young, talented tight end has remained absent from the field since suffering his injury, and there’s little to no chance he plays against the Ravens, having not practiced in quite some time. He will be reevaluated in Dallas for a possible go against the Falcons on Aug. 22.
Cowboys might have legitimate backup plan to one of league’s most expensive positions – Reid Hanson, Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys are hoping Nate Thomas can hold down the fort.
It might not be unfolding how most thought it would. It might not have been under the most ideal conditions, either. It’s definitely not the player everyone thought it would be, but the Dallas Cowboys might have finally found their Plan B to the all-important left tackle position.
Nate Thomas, the forgotten rookie from the 2024 NFL draft class, has seemingly come from nowhere and laid early claim to the backup LT spot. With Tyler Guyton possibly missing regular season action, the backup title probably means Week 1 starting offensive lineman.
Finding a capable Plan B at LT isn’t just about injury replacement on this Cowboysteam. Until proven otherwise it’s also an alternative solution should Plan A never come to fruition.
[…]
Early returns have been understandably mixed. Thomas struggled against the LA Rams’ all-star D-line in practices, but he posted a solid game against their rotational players in the first preseason game. It would be unrealistic to think he’d be a plug and play talent as a seventh rounder with no NFL experience to his name, so that itself constitutes a major victory. Not to mention, the preseason is far from over and there’s plenty of development that can happen between now and the start of the regular season.
Plan Bs are never ideal but they are often necessary. There are a number of scenarios that could involve Thomas playing a critical role for Dallas in both the short-term and long-term.
Cowboys insider warns promising young CB could be on roster bubble – Josh Sanchez, Cowboys SI
The roster bubble is real.
There was plenty of hype for Caelen Carson when he was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft after starring for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, but injuries have plagued his career.
After getting the start against the Cleveland Browns in Week One of his rookie season, Carson was limited to just six games due to a lingering shoulder injury and ultimately placed on injured reserve.
Carson underwent shoulder surgery and was hoping to shine during training camp, but he once again was bitten by the injury bug. In late July, Carson suffered a hyper-extended knee that will sideline him for four-to-six weeks.
Because of the injuries piling up, one Cowboys insider predicted Carson could shockingly find himself on the roster bubble.
Bryan Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan made the stunning comment that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the Cowboys decided to move on from the 23-year-old defensive back.
See More:
