OXNARD, Calif. – The Dallas Cowboys breathed a sigh of relief after learning the results of the MRI of their left tackle, Tyler Guyton. The evaluation ruled out an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the right knee, an initial concern after Monday’s practice. Guyton suffered a bone fracture and is expected to be out for 4 to 6 weeks, without the need for surgery. The ACL is intact, but there were initial fears of a possible tear that would have required surgery, putting the season at risk. The injury occurred during a passing play in the team’s training. Guyton, after being attended to by the medical team, was able to leave the field on his own, with the help of Micah Parsons.
Despite being a setback for the offensive line, the situation is less serious than it could have been. Guyton, selected in the first round of the 2024 draft, had some challenges in the 15 games he played (11 as a starter), but had a productive preseason in terms of physical and game improvement.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer highlighted Guyton’s increased confidence for his second year.In the absence of Guyton, the Cowboys have Asim Richards, who started at left tackle last season, Hakeem Adeniji, and rookie Ajani Cornelius as possible replacements. Adeniji, who played left tackle with the Cincinnati Bengals, has been working with the starters, due to a ankle injury of Terence Steele. The Cowboys could also consider Tyler Smith for the position, although he has been selected for the Pro Bowl in the last two seasons. Guyton was the 29th pick in the 2024 draft and moved to left tackle as a rookie after playing right tackle in his final season at Oklahoma. Guyton is the second offensive lineman the Cowboys have lost in a few days. Guard Rob Jones suffered a fractured neck bone on Sunday and will be out for 2 to 3 months.The fact that he is willing to try different techniques and use the tools he has been given (offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley) shows me that there is confidence and faith in the tools that have been provided to him.
Brian Schottenheimer
