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Jones and Guyton Injuries Force Cowboys to Reconfigure Offensive Line

Jones and Guyton’s extended absences have thrust rookie Tyler Booker into the starting lineup, exposing thin interior line depth.

Overview

  • Guard Rob Jones broke a bone in his neck on July 27 and is expected to miss two to three months without requiring surgery.
  • Tackle Tyler Guyton suffered a knee bone fracture that an MRI confirmed will sideline him four to six weeks after ruling out ACL damage.
  • First-round rookie Tyler Booker has taken Jones’s starting right guard reps following a competitive training camp battle.
  • Dallas is evaluating in-house left tackle replacements such as Asim Richards, Hakeem Adeniji or the option of shifting Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith.
  • The Cowboys are reshaping camp workloads and preseason reps to prepare backups for opening-week coverage until their starters return.