The Dallas Cowboys have completed a trade sending offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans, receiving a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft in return. Thomas, who is 25 years old, was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 draft after spending his first season on injured reserve.
He played in all 17 games during the 2025 season, starting four of them, and has primarily played as a left tackle while also serving as a swing tackle throughout his time with the team.
During the offseason, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Thomas would compete with teammate Tyler Guyton for the starting left tackle role. However, as training camp progressed, Schottenheimer noted that Guyton would remain with the first-team offense due to a need for more consistent performance from Thomas.
In addition to this trade, the Cowboys have strengthened their offensive line by acquiring Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who can play both left and right tackle. With the NFL's roster cutdown deadline approaching, the Cowboys' offensive tackle lineup now features Tyler Guyton, Terence Steele, Broderick Jones, and fourth-round draft pick Drew Shelton.
Details regarding the implications of this trade for the team's roster and strategy are still pending.
