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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.

Jul 27, 2025; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Robert Jones (65) at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 22, 2025; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyler Guyton (60) defends against defensive end Payton Turner (98) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Caelen Carson #21 of the Dallas Cowboys lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas

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.