La’el Collins was born on July 26, 1993 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He played his collegiate career at LSU where he won the Jacobs Blocking award in 2014, which recognizes the top offensive lineman in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). La’el Collins is a starting left guard in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, who signed him as an undrafted free agent after the completion of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Tuesday afternoon it sounded as if the Dallas Cowboys signed a familiar face to the practice squad. Early Wednesday afternoon told a different story. Michael Gehlken and Jane Slater both Cowboys reporters said that Collins has visited both Buffalo and … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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We are getting closer to the matchup many Dallas Cowboys fans have been waiting for. America’s Team travels to Levi Stadium for a collision between two top NFC football teams. The talking points are getting old, and it’s time to put the helmet and shoulder pads on to … Read more
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With Randy Gregory becoming a Denver Bronco this offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have no players left from their 2015 NFL Draft. While all draft classes eventually move on, it’s a bit more alarming after just seven seasons. Here’s a quick reminder of who comprised the Class of 2015: … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Few former Cowboys have been bigger cheerleaders for the organization than Michael Irvin. But even “The Playmaker” can’t find much to praise in Dallas’ 2022 offseason moves so far, and the legendary wide receiver made his feelings clear in a recent interview. Appearing on FOX 4’s “Free 4 … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Cowboys are releasing starting Right Tackle La’el Collins today. The move is being designated as a June-1st cut, meaning Dallas will receive $10 million in additional cap space after June 1st from Collins’ contract. After missing all of 2020 with a hip issue and a five-game suspension … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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It seems like as another day passes in this crazy NFL offseason, the only thing going for the Dallas Cowboys right now is they can say they’re winning in the number of players who are rumored in trade discussions, so I take that as an early win for … Read more
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Last year was far from La’el Collins best since joining the Dallas Cowboys. Though he remained the starting right tackle for most of the year, Collins goes into this 2022 offseason at a low point and with his relationship with the organization less than ideal. After three strong … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have been trying to find their running game for weeks now, rushing for less than 82 yards in all three of their losses going back to week nine. Factors like Ezekiel Elliott playing injured, WRs missing time, and a lack of continuity on the offensive … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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The Cowboys failed to take advantage of the Packers and Rams losing to make a move in the NFC Conference race for the number one overall seed, with a lackluster performance of their own resulting in a 30-16 dismantling at the hands of the Denver Broncos. The defense … Read more
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Continuity on the offensive line was the reason Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy gave as to why La’el Collins didn’t reclaim his starting job at right tackle against the Vikings. Collins spent the week getting reps at both tackle and guard before playing in Kellen Moore’s wishbone set as … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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La’el Collins signed a five-year, $50 million extension with $35 million in guaranteed money just before the start of the 2019 season. He responded by being one of the best right tackles in the NFL and some even thought he was a Pro Bowl snub. However, life for … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Right tackle La’el Collins is active once again after a five-game suspension, but he may not be taking the field as a starter this Sunday. Terence Steele, who filled in for Collins during his absence, will be the starting right tackle versus the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. … Read more
Written by: Preston Moore
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The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the NFL’s hottest teams to start the 2021 season. They’re riding a five-game winning streak into their bye and have accomplished this with several missing starters and key roleplayers. At least a few of them are expected back after the off … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys won’t take the field for two weeks, but the next time they do at the Vikings it will be with La’el Collins. The Cowboys right tackle has served his five game suspension, unsuccessfully appealing the ruling along the way. NFL reinstated Cowboys' OL La'el Collins … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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It was bad enough that the Dallas Cowboys suffered a tough two-point loss in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but they also lost an important part of their offensive line. La’el Collins, the Cowboys starting right tackle, was suspended for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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After his worst statistical season in 2020, Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott used the offseason to get into the best shape of his career thanks to Josh Hicks, a local trainer. Using drills to focus on speed and agility, Elliott looked quicker and more decisive while carrying … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys had more offensive line problems than they would have liked to have dealt with in 2020. Just one week into the 2021 season, they are having issues again. Starting Right Guard Zack Martin missed the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he landed … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Word came down Friday that Dallas Cowboys’ Offensive Tackle La’el Collins has been suspended for five games by the NFL under its Substance Abuse Policy. Reports had Collins already failing his initial appeal of the suspension, but over the weekend it’s been shared that La’el is still looking … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys offense was not at full strength for their season opener at the Buccaneers, and won’t be for the weeks to come after losing Michael Gallup to injury and La’el Collins suspended for five games. Collins’ suspension prolongs the Cowboys from playing him at the same … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Offensive Tackle La’el Collins has been suspended five games by the NFL for violating the Substance Abuse Policy. The Dallas Cowboys’ starting right tackle will miss Weeks 2-6 and, according to reports, has already attempted to appeal and failed. Collins started last night as the Cowboys lost their … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys had a plethora of injuries in 2020. Most notably, the offensive line was ravaged by them. While Tyron Smith missed 14 with a neck issue, and Zack Martin was absent for 6 games with a calf injury, La’el Collins spent the entire season on the … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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