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Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Will Hernandez runs onto the field before a game.

The Cowboys Need Backup: Will Hernandez Fits the Job

I like the idea of losing a guard and adding a veteran guard such as Will Hernandez. After we all heard the news, Tyler Smith is headed to injured reserve. The Cowboys…

September 9, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys 2nd year player molding into a star

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Tyler Smith Heading to IR before Week 1

Tyler Smith is heading to injured reserve after undergoing thumb surgery, and Dallas has a bigger offensive line problem than just right tackle. The Cowboys are not replacing Tyler Smith with one…

September 7, 2026, 3:09 pm

Bold black NFL action during a Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles football game with quarterback Dak Prescott preparing to throw the football on the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Hidden Story Behind Dallas’ Week 11 Offensive Line

The Dallas Cowboys offensive line sits top-10 in key protection metrics through Week 11. Here’s how Tyler Smith and Tyler Booker are shaping the interior in 2025. A Line Under Pressure but…

November 18, 2025, 6:00 am

"I want to stand up for something": Dez Bryant sacrificed career for greater good

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Choosing which Cowboys all-time great makes a return

A great question recently made the rounds on Cowboys Twitter: If you could plug one player from Cowboys history into the current 2025 roster on each side of the ball, who would…

July 8, 2025, 10:00 am

Are the Dallas Cowboys Big Uglies Enough?

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Big Uglies Should See Increased Grades

Will the Dallas Cowboys’ big uglies see an increase in grades? Klayton Adams came over to the Dallas Cowboys from the Arizona Cardinals, where he was the offensive line coach. He was…

February 12, 2025, 10:00 am

2 Dallas Cowboys make the cut for Next Gen Stats' 2024 All-Pro team

NFL

by Mario Herrera Jr.

2 Dallas Cowboys make the cut for Next Gen Stats’ 2024 All-Pro team

The Dallas Cowboys’ season has come to a close with a narrow defeat at the hands of the Washington Commanders to finish with a 7-10 record. Nobody expected the Cowboys to fall…

January 10, 2025, 6:00 am

Camp Questions: Does Experience Give Connor Williams the Edge at LG?

Cowboys

by John Williams

Camp Questions: Does Experience Give Connor Williams the Edge at LG?

The left guard competition is getting a reprise this Summer. Heading into 2019’s edition of Dallas Cowboys training camp, there was talk that incumbent starter Connor Williams would see some competition for…

July 27, 2020, 11:56 am

Can Connor McGovern Unseat Connor Williams at LG?

Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Can Connor McGovern Unseat Connor Williams at LG?

There will be no shortage of position battles to watch when/if the Dallas Cowboys and the rest the NFL are finally permitted to start training camp. One such battle I’m interested in…

June 25, 2020, 12:00 pm

Cowboys

by Kevin Brady

Why OL Connor Williams’ Third Season Will Be Pivotal

If you ask your average Cowboys fan, they’d tell you Connor Williams has been a disappointment. And on the surface, it might be hard to argue this at first. After all, Williams…

March 6, 2020, 12:00 pm

Cowboys

by Matthew Lenix

Report: Cowboys G Connor Williams to Undergo Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss a Few Weeks

The Dallas Cowboys received a bit of bad news today. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Guard Connor Williams will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday. T Todd Archer @toddarcher Connor Williams will…

November 11, 2019, 5:50 pm

Film Review: Connor Williams Overall Impressive In Preseason Debut

Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Cowboys Camp: Connor Williams Leaving Little Room for Competition

As a rookie, Connor Williams wasn’t great. He wasn’t bad, either, but there’s no doubt that he didn’t work out as well as many in Cowboys Nation hoped considering the success the…

August 4, 2019, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Sean Martin

Is It Time for Cowboys to Return to Connor Williams at Left Guard?

The Dallas Cowboys have ten days off from the time of their last game on Thursday, the most watched edition of TNF ever. Looking to carry momentum from that win over the…

December 2, 2018, 2:15 pm

Cowboys

by Sean Martin

Could Connor Williams Be Option at Tight End for Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys play on a short week tomorrow, facing the rival Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving for the third time since 2012. Winners of two straight to even their record at 5-5,…

November 21, 2018, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Should Cowboys Stick With Xavier Su’a-Filo at Left Guard?

Don’t look now, but we may have another Ron Leary/La’el Collins situation unfolding before our eyes with Xavier Su’a-Filo and Connor Williams. Who ends up starting at left guard for the Dallas…

November 14, 2018, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Zack Martin, Xavier Woods Suffer Preseason Injuries, Cowboys Down 2 Starters

Last Saturday night didn’t end well for the Dallas Cowboys, who saw multiple players go down throughout the game, most notably Zack Martin and Xavier Woods. Preseason injuries are always the more…

August 19, 2018, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Sean Martin

Which Dallas Cowboys Rookie Has the Highest Upside?

Just how ready the Cowboys 2018 draft class is for their first season is going to have as big of an impact as ever on the outcome of this young team’s season.…

July 1, 2018, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Could Connor Williams Actually Define the Cowboys’ Season?

What an exciting rookie class for the Dallas Cowboys. Within the first three rounds of the Draft, the front office was able to find three week 1 starters, along with one or…

June 10, 2018, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Sean Martin

Cowboys Offense: Finding Roles for 2018 NFL Draft Picks

It is no secret that the Dallas Cowboys offense failed in 2017. As much as these struggles were about who wasn’t on the field for the Cowboys, the talent still out there…

May 18, 2018, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Guard or Tackle: Where Should Cowboys Play Connor Williams?

Despite already having one of the best, if not the best, offensive lines in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys were fortunate enough to have former University of Texas Longhorn offensive lineman Connor…

May 10, 2018, 7:00 am

For Connor Williams, Being Shoulder to Shoulder with Tyron Smith is Nothing New 1

NFL Draft

by Sean Martin

For Connor Williams, Being ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ with Tyron Smith is Nothing New

As Dallas Cowboys fans became noticeably restless with how the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft opened from AT&T Stadium, imagine how Texas OT/G Connor Williams felt. Seeing six offensive linemen…

April 28, 2018, 10:00 am

Dallas Cowboys Know G Will Hernandez Well, Even Without Formal Pre-Draft Visit 1

NFL Draft

by Sean Martin

Dallas Cowboys Know G Will Hernandez Well, Even Without Formal Pre-Draft Visit

The Dallas Cowboys have completed the majority of their 30 pre-draft visits, providing insight into where the team will look to improve for 2018 at the upcoming NFL Draft. Noticeably absent from…

April 5, 2018, 9:00 am

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Left Guard

The Cowboys Need Backup: Will Hernandez Fits the Job

Cowboys Tyler Smith Heading to IR before Week 1

The Hidden Story Behind Dallas’ Week 11 Offensive Line

Choosing which Cowboys all-time great makes a return

The Cowboys Big Uglies Should See Increased Grades

2 Dallas Cowboys make the cut for Next Gen Stats’ 2024 All-Pro team

Camp Questions: Does Experience Give Connor Williams the Edge at LG?

Can Connor McGovern Unseat Connor Williams at LG?

Why OL Connor Williams’ Third Season Will Be Pivotal

Report: Cowboys G Connor Williams to Undergo Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss a Few Weeks

Cowboys Camp: Connor Williams Leaving Little Room for Competition

Is It Time for Cowboys to Return to Connor Williams at Left Guard?

Could Connor Williams Be Option at Tight End for Cowboys?

Should Cowboys Stick With Xavier Su’a-Filo at Left Guard?

Zack Martin, Xavier Woods Suffer Preseason Injuries, Cowboys Down 2 Starters

Which Dallas Cowboys Rookie Has the Highest Upside?

Could Connor Williams Actually Define the Cowboys’ Season?

Cowboys Offense: Finding Roles for 2018 NFL Draft Picks

Guard or Tackle: Where Should Cowboys Play Connor Williams?

For Connor Williams, Being ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ with Tyron Smith is Nothing New

Dallas Cowboys Know G Will Hernandez Well, Even Without Formal Pre-Draft Visit

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