The Dallas Cowboys have made a move to adjust their offensive line by trading offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans. In return, the Cowboys will receive a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Nate Thomas, who is 25 years old, was picked by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 draft after he spent his rookie season on injured reserve. He participated in all 17 games during the 2025 season, starting four of those games.
Although he primarily played as a left tackle, he has also served as a swing tackle during his time with the team.
During the offseason, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Thomas would compete with teammate Tyler Guyton for the left tackle position. However, as training camp moved forward, Schottenheimer noted that Guyton would maintain his role with the first-team offense, citing a need for more consistent performance from Thomas.
To strengthen their offensive line, the Cowboys have also acquired Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is capable of playing both left and right tackle. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has outlined a strategy for managing the offensive tackle situation as the roster cutdown deadline approaches.
