After two preseason games, the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line depth is still a glaring weakness on an otherwise deep roster. Projected swing tackle Nate Thomas has continued to struggle, and rookie Drew Shelton still needs time to develop before he'll be ready to take Thomas's spot. They also have issues at guard, with T.J. Bass being the only proven backup whom they would feel comfortable filling in when injuries occur.
There has been some buzz around another possible trade the Cowboys could make, and it would make sense for the offensive line to be the group targeted. There are a few offensive linemen currently on roster bubbles who would make sense for Dallas to try trading for, and another who's currently a free agent with ties to offensive coordinator
Klayton Adams. Here are three trade targets and the lone free agent the Cowboys could be targeting ahead of the league's roster cutdown deadline this Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 pm.
Trade: Houston Texans Blake Fisher
Fisher's currently in a battle for the Texans swing tackle position, but his younger competition has been outperforming him in preseason games, making him a possible trade candidate. Dallas needs to find an experienced swing tackle who can come in and immediately upgrade the position. The move would also fit the Cowboys' strategy of trading for low-cost players, with Fisher having two years left on his contract, at $1.3 million in 2026 and $1.6 million in 2027.
The move makes sense on the field as well; despite his struggles this preseason, Fisher would be a perfect fit in Klayton Adams' scheme. He would be coming from a heavy run-gap scheme in Houston, where he's been able to use his mobility to pull and climb to the second level and block linebackers, playing with the calculated aggression Adams desires. In the passing game, Fisher has been a solid swing tackle, allowing six pressures and zero sacks in 337 snaps last season. His performance last season, according to PFF, was far better than Thomas', with Fisher garnering a pass-blocking grade of 61.8 and a 69.3 run-blocking grade, compared to Thomas' 31.6 pass-blocking and 52.9 run-blocking grades.
The Cowboys would be smart to give the Texans a call and see if they can pry Fisher away.
Trade: Las Vegas Raiders Jordan Meredith
Dallas also needs help along the interior of the offensive line. Meredith would be a welcome addition because of his experience and ability to play guard and center in an emergency. The Cowboys have made deals with the Raiders in the past and could try again with Meredith, who's in a similar situation as Fisher with the Texans. Just like Fisher, his contract is very manageable for Dallas, which has $15.6 million in cap space; Meredith would cost $3.5 million in 2026.
His addition would also help on the field; Meredith is a lighter guard by NFL standards, but he makes up for it with his high football IQ, technique, and mobility. This makes him a good match for Adams' zone and gap variations in the running game where guards are asked to pull often. He's also good at picking up stunts in the passing game, a weakness for some of the Cowboys' current guards on the roster. Using his lateral mobility and quick footwork and technique to wall off defenders.
Last season, Meredith was moved to center and wasn't very good, but when he last played guard, he was graded in the top-10 according to PFF: 81.5 pass-blocking and 85.0 run-blocking.
He would be a strong addition for Dallas to play guard, while T.J. Bass takes the backup guard/center role.
Trade: Buffalo Bills Nick Broeker
If the Cowboys can't pry Fisher away from the Texans, Buffalo Bills'Nick Broeker could become a realistic alternative.
Dallas is already familiar with Broeker after claiming him off waivers in 2025 and bringing him into training camp before final roster cuts. With Buffalo facing a crowded offensive line room and Broeker reportedly on the outside of the Bills' projected 53-man roster, he could once again find himself on Dallas' radar.
Broeker's appeal is highlighted by his fit within Klayton Adams' system. The former Ole Miss lineman has experience in a zone-based rushing attack and offers the versatility to play both guard and tackle, two areas where the Cowboys could use additional depth. Broeker's athletic profile fits the movement-based concepts and would be the low cost depth piece Dallas tends to find. He isn't a headline grabbing player, but would add much needed depth and emergency versatility the Cowboys covet.
If Dallas is looking to add along the interior of its offensive line before the regular season, Broeker is a name worth monitoring.
Free Agent Jonah Williams
If the Cowboys sign former Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals tackle Jonah Williams, it would be a move driven by familiarity. Klayton Adams coached Williams in Arizona and already knows how he fits within the scheme. Williams also understands the terminology, blocking concepts, and expectations that come with Adams' offense, making him one of the more seamless veteran additions Dallas could make. Williams also had one of his best season with Adams according to PFF with a pass-blocking grade of 73.3 and run-blocking grade of 61.7.
Adams may believe Williams can provide more value in a familiar system than his recent production suggests. While injuries have prevented Williams from finding consistency in his career, his 74 starts in the NFL and could help address Dallas' lack of proven depth at swing tackle. In a reserve role, the Cowboys would not be relying on Williams to carry a full workload, which could help mitigate some of the durability concerns that have followed him.
The Cowboys don't need Williams to become a long-term solution. They would need him to provide experienced depth behind their starters while rookie Drew Shelton continues to develop. If Adams still believes Williams can execute his scheme at a high level, a reunion would make sense.
Dallas may need to act quickly, though, as experienced offensive tackles rarely stay available for long and the Bengals could bring him back.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: 3 Trade targets and 1 free agent who could reinforce the Cowboys OL
