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Tyron Smith Injury Puts La'el Collins Back at RT, Terence Steele Moves to LT

Tyron Smith Injury Puts La’el Collins Back at RT, Terence Steele Moves to LT

Continuity on the offensive line was the reason Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy gave as to why La’el Collins didn’t reclaim his starting job at right tackle against the Vikings. Collins spent the week getting reps at both tackle and guard before playing in Kellen Moore’s wishbone set as a fullback to mark his return from suspension. Terence Steele started at RT like he has in each game this season, and…

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La'el Collins was the Fourth-Highest Graded Offensive Tackle by PFF in 2019

La’el Collins was the Fourth-Highest Graded Offensive Tackle by PFF in 2019

The Dallas Cowboys had the top-ranked offense in the NFL in 2019. Dak Prescott nearly set a franchise record with 4,902 yards passing (2nd in the NFL), Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 1,357 yards (4th in the NFL), and Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup each went over 1,100 yards.

Of course, all of that was made possible because of very good offensive line play. Tyron Smith, Zack Martin, and Travis…

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Report: Cowboys RT La'el Collins Expected to Play Sunday

Report: Cowboys RT La’el Collins Expected to Play Sunday

The Dallas Cowboys just got a bit of good news today in the midst of a number of injuries mounting on the roster. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Right Tackle La’el Collins is expected to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

https://twitter.com/toddarcher/status/1179843848312410113?s=19

He’s been dealing with a back issue that has kept him out of practice the last two days. Collins has…

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Potential Ripple Effects of RT La'el Collins' Contract Extension

Potential Ripple Effects of RT La’el Collins’ Contract Extension

While nearly all of us were anxiously awaiting news that the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott had finally mutually agreed-upon a contract extension, an extension agreement with Right Tackle La’el Collins surprisingly materialized. As Gomer Pyle would say “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise… Gall-lee“.

I don’t think anyone outside of the Cowboys organization could have accurately predicted La’el…

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Is La'el Collins Playing For A Contract On A Different Team?

Is La’el Collins Playing For A Contract On A Different Team?

How good is La’el Collins?

This is a question that Cowboys fans have disagreed on since his rookie season. Collins, who originally joined the team as their left guard replacing an injured Ronald Leary in 2015, moved out to right tackle in 2017, starting all 32 games there the last 2 seasons.

Collins’ play has been somewhat up-and-down, as should be expected when a lineman not only switches from…

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La'el Collins Wants to Finish Career in Dallas, is that Realistic?

La’el Collins Wants to Finish Career in Dallas, is that Realistic?

The Dallas Cowboys offensive line has been one of the better groups in the NFL since the 2014 season as they’ve constantly found ways to replenish the line with talent after starters walk in free agency or retire. La’el Collins originally replaced Ronald Leary as the team’s left guard before bouncing out to right tackle the last two seasons.

Though he’s had some ups and downs over the course of…

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The Titans have declined RT Jack Conklin's 2020 5th-year option. Conklin, 24, will become an unrestricted free agent next season.

via IG:profootballchase (5/1/19)

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La'el Collins Has Surgery Ahead of Contract Year

La’el Collins Has Surgery Ahead of Contract Year

The list of injured Dallas Cowboys players getting surgery keeps getting larger. DeMarcus Lawrence and Byron Jones will welcome La’el Collins to the “surgery recovery” group chat after Collins had a procedure to repair a torn rotator cuff.  According to the report from Forth-Worth Star Telegram, Collins suffered the injury at the end of the 2018 season.

La’el Collins expects to be ready for…

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