The Dallas Cowboys are going to be without four starting offensive linemen today against the New York Jets. Reminder here, an offensive line is comprised of five starting players!
ESPN’s Todd Archer reported on Sunday morning, about 15 minutes before inactives were released, that Tyler Smith is only expected to play in emergencies. Hakeem Adeniji
will start at left guard.
Tyler Guyton left last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers before it was over due to a concussion and Nate Thomas, who is the starting left tackle today, took his spot. That game also saw Brock Hoffman start in place of Cooper Beebe at center and T.J. Bass at right guard for Tyler Booker. Both Beebe and Booker are dealing with ankle injuries.
It is a tall order to expect an offensive line to thrive in general in the NFL, but obviously asking one that is down 80% of its intended starters is even more difficult.
Hopefully the Cowboys are ready for the challenge of the Jets’ defensive front.
