The Cowboys are reportedly set to work out La’el Collins.
The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with a number of injuries early on in training camp, particularly along the offensive line. It has made sense to consider options for them to explore by way of free agency and they appear at least willing to do so.
ESPN’s Todd Archer reported on Thursday afternoon that the Cowboys will work out former team offensive lineman La’el Collins.
The Cowboys will work out veteran OL La’el Collins on Friday, according to sources. Collins started 71 of 74 games in three different stints with the Cowboys, including a practice squad slot at the end of ’23. He did not play last year following his release from Buffalo.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) July 31, 2025
As noted the Cowboys are banged up along the offensive line. Terence Steele was reportedly dealing with an ankle issue and then Rob Jones fractured a bone in his neck, something that will sideline him 2-3 months. On top of that, second-year left tackle Tyler Guyton suffered a bone fracture that will take him out 4-6 weeks. That is a lot of attrition that was accumulating early.
What’s more is that on Thursday it was reported before practice that Hakeen Adeniji is dealing with a concussion.
Another offensive lineman down. Hakeem Adeniji suffered a concussion.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) July 31, 2025
As if this weren’t enough, the Cowboys were dealt another scary moment during practice when Tyler Smith left about 30 minutes early. Smith told reporters while walking off that it was fine and the Cowboys went on to say that matters were precautionary. Jerry Jones specified that Smith was dealing with tendinitis.
Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith (knee) leaving practice. Asked if he’s OK: “I’m straight.” pic.twitter.com/XEOCklEt9C
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 31, 2025
Jerry Jones tells @dmn_cowboys that Tyler Smith left practice with tendinitis in his knee.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) July 31, 2025
Clearly it makes sense for the Cowboys to look into veteran help along the offensive line, but La’el Collins’ name was probably not one that anybody saw surfacing any time soon. Collins obviously has a history with the team and was a prominent member of the offensive line in the early days of the Dak Prescott era, but it has been a minute to say the least.