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Cowboys to keep Tyler Guyton at left tackle after brief camp battle: 'Playing really, really well' | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to keep Tyler Guyton as their starting left tackle after a brief competition with Nate Thomas during training camp. Coach Brian Schottenheimer stated that Guyton is playing well and will remain at the position.

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · last updated Aug 04 8:35 PM

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Guyton locking down the left tackle job in Dallas is a modest positive for your draft board, mostly because it removes offensive-line uncertainty around Dak Prescott. A settled starter at left tackle — even one who just held off a camp challenger rather than a proven All-Pro — gives Prescott better pass protection continuity than a rotating or contested situation would, which matters when you're valuing him and any Cowboys skill players in drafts. This isn't a fantasy-relevant development for Guyton himself in any standard format, but it's worth filing away as a small tailwind for Dallas's passing offense as a whole.

Nate Thomas, on the other hand, is a non-factor for your purposes. Losing the camp competition means he's not in line for meaningful offensive line snaps, and offensive linemen carry no standalone fantasy value regardless of role. There's no action item here — don't roster him, don't track him, and don't let this note occupy a roster spot or a late-round flier.

Confidence here is high; all three sources agree on the outcome (Guyton retains the job), even though they disagree slightly on how to score the impact. Treat this as settled for draft-prep purposes: no start/sit implications since it's August, but you can lean slightly more comfortable about the stability of Dallas's offensive line when ranking Prescott and the Cowboys' pass-catchers this summer. No add, drop, or trade action is warranted from this news alone.

Cowboys to keep Tyler Guyton at left tackle after brief camp battle: 'Playing really, really well'

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports to "Good Morning Football" on the latest emergence of a starting job competition between Dallas Cowboys offensive linemen Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas.

It took just one padded practice for the Dallas Cowboys to make their left tackle decision.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that first-rounder Tyler Guyton will be the starting left tackle.

"We're gonna keep him at starting left tackle right now," Schottenheimer said of Guyton. "We talked to Nate (Thomas). Nate needs to show us a little bit more consistent play to push for that. I know we told you guys about the rotation, so Tyler will stay at left tackle. Excited to see how Nate handles that challenge.

"Tyler's playing really, really well."

The news ends the competition with the seventh-rounder Thomas, which Schotty kickstarted early this offseason. On its face, the LT competition felt like a motivational tool the club wanted to use to push Guyton, who flashed upside but struggled with consistency and health through his first two seasons. The talent discrepancy between Guyton and Thomas was obvious.

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By scrapping the competition this early in camp, the Cowboys can ensure Guyton gets as many reps with the starters as possible to build chemistry and improve his technique.

Schottenheimer added that the coaching staff is challenging Thomas, who struggled in four starts as a rookie, to continue improving.

The outcome isn’t a surprise, with the first-rounder clearly having the advantage entering training camp. The decision to call the winner early is a testament to Guyton and now gives the Cowboys a chance to load up the third-year pro’s plate ahead of a pivotal season.

Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Kevin Patra · Aug 04, 2026 · read original