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Todd Archer
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys turned to a well-recognized face to assist an offensive line that has seen a variety of accidents via the early a part of coaching camp.
The Cowboys signed veteran lineman La’el Collins after he labored out with the crew Friday, a supply confirmed to ESPN. Collins began 71 of 74 video games in a number of stints with the Cowboys from 2015 to 2019 and 2021. He was on the Cowboys’ apply squad on the finish of the 2023 season however didn’t get referred to as as much as the lively roster.
Collins, 32, final noticed motion within the NFL in 2022 with the Cincinnati Bengals, who launched him early in 2023. Final 12 months, he was launched on the finish of coaching camp by the Buffalo Payments.
Prior to now week, the Cowboys have misplaced 4 offensive linemen to harm. Beginning left sort out Tyler Guyton suffered a bone fracture and can miss 4 to 6 weeks, placing his availability for the Sept. 4 opener towards the Philadelphia Eagles in jeopardy. Guard Rob Jones suffered a damaged bone in his neck and can miss two to a few months.
On Thursday, Professional Bowl left guard Tyler Smith left apply for precautionary causes with knee soreness. Tackles Hakeem Adeniji (concussion) and Matt Waletzko (ankle) have missed practices as nicely, and proper sort out Terence Steele has been coping with an ankle harm however returned to apply this week.
Collins seemed to be in terrific form when he confirmed up at The Star for the retirement ceremonies of former teammates Zack Martin and Tyron Smith within the offseason.
The Fort Price Star-Telegram was first to report Collins’ deal.
