The Dallas Cowboys have completed a trade that sends offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans for a seventh-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft. Thomas, who is 25 years old, was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 draft after playing at Louisiana.
Following a rookie season spent on injured reserve, he participated in all 17 games of the 2025 season, earning four starts.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had previously indicated that Thomas would compete with teammate Tyler Guyton for the starting left tackle position. However, as training camp progressed, Schottenheimer confirmed that Guyton would remain with the first-team offense, citing the need for more reliable performance from Thomas.
In anticipation of the NFL's roster cutdown deadline, the Cowboys have strengthened their offensive line by acquiring Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is capable of playing both left and right tackle. The current offensive tackle roster for the Cowboys now features Tyler Guyton, Terence Steele, Broderick Jones, and fourth-round draft pick Drew Shelton.
Further insights into how this trade will affect the team's strategy and roster have yet to be disclosed.
