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The Dallas Cowboys have placed former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson on their practice squad. This move comes after starting guard Tyler Smith suffered a thumb injury that will sideline him for at least the first month of the season. To fill the gap on the active roster, the team promoted guard Nick Leverett from the practice squad.
Leverett, an undrafted free agent from Rice University in 2020, will back up new starter TJ Bass. His career includes ten starts across sixteen games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and time spent with New England and Arizona in 2024. He previously joined the Cowboys organization last season while offensive coordinator Clayton Adams was still with the Arizona Cardinals.
Tomlinson, 34, brings extensive experience to Dallas after being selected in the first round of the 2015 draft. He has started 162 career games and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2020. Most recently, he started seven games for the Houston Texans.
In other news, ESPN released its annual poll of NFL executives and scouts regarding award candidates. The survey identified Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer as a contender for Coach of the Year. This recognition follows a 7-10 season record and suggests experts view Dallas as a strong NFC East contender. An NFC scout noted quarterback Dak Prescott’s potential and an improved defense.
The poll also named safety Caleb Downs as the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Other predictions include Joe Burrow for MVP, Jahmyr Gibbs for Offensive Player of the Year, Will Anderson Jr. for Defensive Player of the Year, Jadarian Price for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Patrick Mahomes for Defensive Player of the Year, and Matthew Golden for Breakout Player of the Year.
