The Dallas Cowboys have finalized a trade that will send offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Nate Thomas, 25, was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 draft after playing college football at Louisiana. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve but participated in all 17 games during the 2025 season, starting in four of them. Primarily playing as a left tackle, Thomas has also trained as a swing tackle throughout his career.
At the start of the offseason, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Thomas would be competing for the starting left tackle position alongside Tyler Guyton. However, as training camp progressed, Schottenheimer noted that Guyton had secured the first-team role, citing a need for more consistent performance from Thomas.
The Cowboys have recently bolstered their offensive line by acquiring tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who has experience playing on both sides of the line. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones mentioned that the team has a strategy for the offensive tackle position, hinting at potential adjustments as they finalize their roster.
As the deadline approaches for NFL teams to finalize their 53-man rosters, the Cowboys' offensive tackle lineup now includes Tyler Guyton, Terence Steele, Broderick Jones, and fourth-round draft pick Drew Shelton. The deadline for roster cuts is set for 5:00 p.m. CT.
