Dallas is feeling the impact of injury news as the Cowboys deal with a significant blow to their offensive line. On Monday, starting left tackle Tyler Guyton suffered a bone fracture during practice, which is expected to sideline him for approximately four to six weeks. Fortunately, it has been confirmed that he will not need surgery, leading to a sigh of relief for the team.
Initially, there were fears that Guyton had torn his ACL, but further medical assessments showed otherwise. The Dallas Cowboys selected Guyton as their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, specifically the 29th overall. His rookie season was challenging, registering a 49.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, but expectations were high for his sophomore year. Early reports from training camp suggested that the Oklahoma native was showing improvement. However, his recovery timeline could see him miss the team’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, which is just five weeks away.
In the meantime, Asim Richards might step in to fill the gap left by Guyton, alongside the potential option of sixth-round rookie Ajani Cornelius. Another possibility includes reshuffling the line, potentially moving Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith back to left tackle. Yet, complications arise here too, as backup Robert Jones is likely out for several months due to a broken bone in his neck. Adding to the challenge, right tackle Terence Steele has recently dealt with an ankle injury. It’s shaping up to be a tough situation for a Cowboys team looking to bounce back from a disappointing 7-10 season under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
In other NFL news, the Indianapolis Colts have finalized a significant contract extension with offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann, valuing at four years and $100 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Additionally, former first-round pick Treylon Burks has been waived by the Tennessee Titans after suffering a broken collarbone. The Denver Broncos also made headlines by extending wide receiver Courtland Sutton’s contract to four years at $92 million.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns are in a bit of a scramble as quarterback Kenny Pickett is dealing with a mild hamstring injury. This has prompted the team to reassess their options at the position. Similar attention is on the New York Giants, where rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is reportedly making strong progress in training camp. Over in Denver, quarterback Bo Nix has ranked as the No. 64 player in the Top 100 Players of 2025 list.
The NFL landscape continues to shift as teams gear up for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for updates as injuries and transactions unfold across the league.
