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USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
$97 million investment, 1st-round pick, among 3 Cowboys under most pressure in 2025
From contract years to injury comeback attempts, these Cowboys players are under the microscope heading into a pivotal season. Training camp is just around the corner for the 66th edition of the Dallas Cowboys, and once again, America's Team enters the summer spotlight carrying sky-high expectations. The 2025 season has a different feel to it. Owner Jerry Jones ushered in a new era in January with the hiring of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy after five seasons. Along with the appointed Schottenheimer comes new faces on the staff and several newcomers to the roster. While these changes and editions will look to help steer Dallas back to its winning ways after a disappointing 7-10 campaign a year ago, the familiar names who have been in the building will be counted on more than ever to lead the turnaround. For some of those names it may feel like the pressure is mounting and that 2025 could be the last chance to prove worthy of being around longer. Here is a look at three Cowboys facing the heat ahead of the new season. WR Jalen Tolbert The 2025 season is Tolbert's final under his rookie contract. Dallas selected the veteran wideout in the third-round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of South Alabama. Since entering the league, Tolbert has been tasked with playing the role of Dallas' No. 3 option at WR with the one and two spots set in place. Since his rookie year, he has recorded just 73 receptions for 890 yards and nine touchdowns. Despite the lack of production, there is a silver lining; Tolbert is coming off a 2024 season in which he totaled career highs in receptions (49), receiving yards (610), and touchdowns (7). The production could continue to see a turn in the right direction with a now healthy CeeDee Lamb, and the addition of George Pickens could lead to the 26-year-old getting more one-on-one looks during the season. In this league, chances come often for some, while others may have one shot at proving they belong. For Tolbert, Year 4 has the clear feeling that this could be his final attempt to prove he can be a consistent target. OT Tyler Guyton It may be just his second season, but the pressure has already mounted on second-year left tackle Tyler Guyton. Right out of the gate, the former 2024 first-round pick was tasked with transitioning from right to left tackle and replacing franchise legend and future hall of famer Tyron Smith. Guyton went through growing pains as a first-year tackle. Per Pro Football Focus, the 6-foot-7, 322-pound blind-side protector finished with an overall grade of 49.4, which ranked 115th of 140 tackles. Furthermore, he ranked 81st in pass protection and 116th as a run blocker. Additionally, he allowed six sacks and 26 pressures and committed 18 penalties across 15 games played with 11 starts. As a result, the Cowboys benched him mid-way through last season in favor of Chuma Edoga and Asim Richards. Now entering his second season and under the direction of new offensive line coach Conor Riley, Guyton will look to turn things around quickly and prove the Cowboys have their post-Tyron Smith replacement. More importantly, he will be tasked with keeping quarterback Dak Prescott upright and healthy, with the veteran signal-caller returning from a season-ending hamstring injury last November. CB Trevon Diggs Throughout his Cowboy tenure, Trevon Diggs has been a fan favorite and one of the team's top defensive players. Diggs emerged onto the scene during his second season in 2021, snagging a league-high and franchise-record 11 interceptions. Overall, the All-Pro has recorded 215 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 63 pass deflections over his first five seasons. So, what seems to be the issue? A high-priced contract coupled with major injuries which has led to lost time. Before the start of the 2023 season, the Cowboys rewarded Diggs' strong play with a five–year, $97 million contract extension. Since then, the two-time Pro Bowler has missed 21 games over the past two seasons due to an ACL tear in 2023 and season-ending surgery last December to repair a knee injury in the same leg that he tore his ACL from the year prior. Even when healthy in 2024, Diggs had trouble finding his rhythm. In 11 games, he posted an overall PFF grade of just 56.6—ranking 145th out of 222 qualified cornerbacks, finishing 120th in pass coverage. He also gave up an 89.3 passer rating and allowed 11.2 yards per reception. Time may be catching up with the former 2020 second-rounder. If injuries continue to pile up, Dallas could be forced to make a tough financial call on their star corner. Diggs carries cap hits of $18.4 million in 2026, $23.4 million in 2027, and $21 million in 2028, numbers that will be hard to justify without consistent production. While Diggs is hoping for a Week 1 return, the Cowboys are hoping to see their ball-hawk corner regain his All-Pro form and stay consistent within his health, while fans are eager to see him and his All-Pro counterpart Daron Bland on the field together for an entire season. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Cowboys' Offensive Line 'Full Of Question Marks' Entering 2025
Cowboys' Offensive Line 'Full Of Question Marks' Entering 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line has undergone a mini makeover, if you will, over the past two seasons, with Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe, and now Tyler Booker coming in to replace Tyron Smith and Zack Martin. Advertisement To go with those three first-round picks are Tyler Smith and Terence Steele to make up Dak Prescott's protection. With Klayton Adams and Conor Riley both having resumes that are good in developing offensive linemen and producing top-run games, there is an air of expectation for the group. Guyton will be in his second season and looks to have turned a corner (yes, it's preseason, we know), and Beebe was a solid center in his rookie season, so expect him to improve. As for Booker, everything points towards him settling in nicely in 2025. But Pro Football Focus thinks otherwise, ranking Dallas' offensive line 23rd in the NFL. Advertisement "Considered a team strength not long ago, the Cowboys' offensive line is full of question marks," Pro Football Focus writes. "Left tackle Tyler Guyton's rookie season yielded just a 49.4 PFF overall grade, which ranked 73rd at the position. "In addition to Guyton, Dallas will play two other starters who are either early in their NFL careers: center Cooper Beebe and rookie first-round pick Tyler Booker, who is expected to replace Zack Martin." Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports So the unit will have a lot to prove, especially after last season's efforts, but there is enough to suggest an uptick in performance with Smith and potentially Steele leading the way. Advertisement Yes, Adams and Riley will also play their part, but it will be up to Guyton to take a big step forward, Booker to not get overawed, and Beebe to continue on his trajectory, and this offensive line might surprise some. Granted, that is a lot of things that need to happen, and training camp will be a good indicator of what we can expect moving forward. And if they play up to their standards, we imagine that come next offseason, they'll be ranked far higher than No. 23. Related: Cowboys Controversially Predicted To Boast 'Sick' Weapons For Dak Prescott Related: Cowboys Signing Former Defensive Player of the Year Predicted by Insider This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tyler Guyton vs Jalen Carter could decide Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl hopes
(Image via Getty Images) Tyler Guyton has a big job as the Dallas Cowboys look to beat the Philadelphia Eagles and reach the Super Bowl The Dallas Cowboys are after their first Super Bowl spot in about 30 years, but their path in the NFC East is as hard as it has been. One big roadblock is the Philadelphia Eagles, and more so, their star defensive tackle, Jalen Carter. Now in year two, Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is taking on a key role in the team. His job is to keep quarterback Dak Prescott safe from some of the top threats in the league. Carter might just be the biggest hurdle. Philadelphia Eagles DT Jalen Carter's stats in 2024 Jalen Carter, a top player from the Philadelphia Eagles, was second in the 2024 NFL season for most pressures among interior linemen last season, only behind Chris Jones from the Kansas City Chiefs, with 73 pressures, 21 hits on the quarterback, and 6.5 sacks in 19 games. Carter was a main part of the Philadelphia Eagles' defense when they went all out for the Super Bowl LIX title against the Kansas City Chiefs. His strong play and lasting power made him stay on the field a lot. In fact, he was almost always playing during the playoff run, only sitting out in the NFC Championship's big win. Jalen Carter | 2024 Highlights All eyes on Tyler Guyton this NFL season For Tyler Guyton, the 2025 season is indeed a big one. Last year was up and down. He played in 15 games and started 11, but gave up six sacks and allowed 26 pressures in 668 snaps. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Campos Dos Goytacazes (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo He had to face a bit of trouble with consistency and penalties, which led to him getting benched a couple of times. The offensive line as a whole had issues, especially when Dak Prescott got hurt and Cooper Rush had to step in. Protecting the quarterback became an issue. Guyton, however, showed promise. His athleticism and toughness stood out at times and the Cowboys still believe he has what it takes to grow into a solid starter with more time and training. This offseason, he took a different approach to get better. He added mixed martial arts to his workouts, focusing on hand movement and footwork -- things that could help him hold his own against top defenders. There's no veteran backup behind him, so the Cowboys are putting a lot of trust in Guyton. Is he ready for when it matters most? Only time will tell. Also Read: 'About f*cking time': ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott may be contemplating retirement after nine seasons in the NFL | NFL News - Times of India For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Cowboys' Dak Prescott Lauds Tyler Guyton's 'Huge Step'
Cowboys' Dak Prescott Lauds Tyler Guyton's 'Huge Step' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton knew what was at stake after his inconsistent rookie season, which left more questions than answers about whether he was the right guy to be Dak Prescott's blindside protector. Advertisement But this offseason, Guyton has gotten with the program. He's changed his diet, is stretching more, and Prescott has taken notice. With a new-look offensive line that will have three first-round picks, none have the question marks over them like Guyton does, with the left tackle position one of the utmost importance to Prescott. And while we have only seen snippets at OTAs and minicamp, Prescott has seen everything, and he's picking up what Tyler's putting down. 'Guyton's made a huge step, and it's in the mentals,' Prescott said. 'It's in his approach, it's in his preparation, it's in the way that he's taking care of his body working out and practicing so not going to be surprised with the jump that he makes this year because I've watched every step in the process that he's put into this and excited for him.' Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports That's more like it. Advertisement With Guyton and Tyler Booker, Dallas' last two first-round picks, to go with "veteran" Tyler Smith, second-year center Cooper Beebe and a rejuvenated Terence Steele, Prescott's front five appears, on paper, to be in good shape. Granted, we haven't seen the unit work in pads yet, so Oxnard will be telling in how they function as a group, but all eyes will be on Guyton. Yes, he stonewalled Micah Parsons last offseason, but that didn't translate onto the field. Guyton has made all the right changes in the hope of improving in Year 2. Let's see if his arrow can continue to trend upward as the months go by. Advertisement Related: Cowboys' Jake Ferguson Opens Up On 'Weird' Struggles Related: Cowboys' Trevon Diggs Drops Bombshell Announcement With Timetable Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cowboys Free Agent Tryouts Include Starting Lineman And Playmaking Cornerback
Cowboys Free Agent Tryouts Include Starting Lineman And Playmaking Cornerback originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There is no reason to think this is indictment of young Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton or anybody else who just finished up minicamp as a member of the O-line room. Advertisement But Dallas is giving a tryout to a veteran blocker ... and he's a known commodity. Among the group of players working out with the Cowboys this week is offensive tackle George Fant, who turns 33 this summer. The 6-5, 320-pound Fant - who has started 75 games throughout his decade-long career - has a familiarity with this coaching staff ... Making that the driving force for the workout. Fant played for the New York Jets for three seasons with 2020-2022 and was a team captain there. Present Dallas D-line coach Aaron Whitecotton was on that staff, so there's a semi-connection. A greater one? Fant was undrafted when he came into the NFL in 2016, a converted basketball player who was initially a prospect at tight end ... but who successfully made the switch to O-line with his new employers ... Advertisement The Seattle Seahawks. And by 2018, the offensive coordinator of the Seahawks was ... Brian Schottenheimer, now Dallas' first-year head coach. The plan remains for Terence Steele to be at right tackle and for 2024 first-rounder Guyton to be the left tackle ... and Dak Prescott has endorsed the progress of the latter. 'Guyton's made a huge step, and it's in the mentals,' Prescott said. 'It's in his approach, it's in his preparation, it's in the way that he's taking care of his body working out and practicing so not going to be surprised with the jump that he makes this year because I've watched every step in the process that he's put into this and excited for him.' Advertisement That's more like it. With Guyton and Tyler Booker, Dallas' last two first-round picks, to go with young All-Pro Tyler Smith, second-year center Cooper Beebe, and a rejuvenated Steele, Dak's front five appears, on paper, to be in good shape. But checking in on. vet can make sense ... especially if the coaching staff already has a feel for him. Meanwhile, also getting Dallas tryouts are: Perrion Winfrey, 24, an All-UFL defensive tackle (who played under Whitecotton with the Jets); defensive tackle DeVere Levelston, 24, a native of DeSoto, Texas, who started his career as an undrafted free agent with the Seahawks; Robert Rochell, 27, a cornerback who is a former fourth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams and who played last year with the Kansas City Chiefs; and Jerry Jacobs, 27, who was for a short time a Detroit Lions starter who in 2023 grabbed two interceptions in one game against Green Bay. Advertisement Related: 'Legacy Be Damned' as Cowboys' Dak Focuses On Super Bowl 'Sanity' Related: Cowboys' Jake Ferguson Opens Up On 'Weird' Struggles This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
