The Dallas Cowboys have completed a trade sending offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Thomas, 25, was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 draft from Louisiana.
He spent his rookie season on injured reserve but played in all 17 games during the 2025 season, starting in four of those.
While primarily a left tackle, Thomas has also served as a swing tackle throughout his career. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had previously 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 Thomas's inconsistent performance.
The Cowboys have strengthened their offensive line by acquiring Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who can play both tackle positions. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones stated that the team has a plan for their offensive tackle situation as they approach the roster cutdown deadline. The current offensive tackle lineup includes Tyler Guyton, Terence Steele, Broderick Jones, and fourth-round draft pick Drew Shelton.
Further details on the implications of this trade for the team's roster have not been disclosed.
