Cowboys address hole on OL with trade for Broderick Jones
Dallas News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys traded their 2027 third- and sixth-round draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2027 fourth-round pick and offensive tackle Broderick Jones, addressing their backup offensive tackle needs.
- Broderick Jones, a former first-round pick by the Steelers in 2023, has experience starting 38 of 45 career games but was reportedly on the Steelers' roster bubble under new coach Mike McCarthy.
- The Cowboys had been relying on rookies Drew Shelton and Nate Thomas as backup tackles, both of whom struggled during the preseason, prompting the team to seek additional depth.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised first-round pick Tyler Guyton's progress but emphasized the need for reliable backup options, with flexibility to shift players like Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith if necessary.
- The trade for Jones highlights the Cowboys' intent to strengthen their offensive line depth ahead of the NFL's roster cut-down deadline.
