The Cowboys’ depth along the offensive line could be tested early in the season. Veteran Chuma Edoga is dealing with a toe injury suffered in the preseason opener, David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports. 
As a result, Moore notes Edoga is likely to begin the season on injured reserve. In that event, the 27-year-old would be forced to miss at least the first four weeks of the campaign. First-round rookie Tyler Guyton will be on track to handle starting duties on the blindside, and losing Edoga (who will not need surgery, per Moore) for a stretch will add more pressure on Guyton to perform right away.
Head coach Mike McCarthy noted on Tuesday that Guyton, to little surprise, will work with the starters in the wake of Edoga’s injury. He added (via Moore’s colleague Calvin Watkins) that Matt Waletzko will continue at right tackle with Asim Richards getting backup reps on the blindside. The latter will prepare for the swing tackle role to begin the season as Edoga begins a lengthy rehab process.
Dallas saw Tyron Smith depart in free agency, ending his 13-year tenure with the franchise. The 2010s All-Decade member served as an effective left tackle when healthy, but the addition of Guyton set up a short- and long-term investment at the position. Guyon primarily played at right tackle during his time at Oklahoma, but his athletic upside led many to expect he would be capable of making the move to the left at the NFL level.
Of course, Guyton succeeding at left tackle would allow for 2022 first-rounder Tyler Smith to remain at guard. The Cowboys prefer to keep the Pro Bowler on the inside, and strong play at left guard would help ease the acclimation period for Guyton and fellow rookie Cooper Beebe, who is set to take over from Tyler Biadasz at center. Losing Edoga could increase the chances of Smith moving back to tackle if needed, though.
Edoga played in all 18 regular and postseason games for the Cowboys in 2023, his debut campaign in Dallas. That included six starts, and the 27-year old saw time at left tackle and left guard. He drew a 61.4 PFF grade, roughly in line with his previous evaluations. That level of play landed Edoga a new one-year Cowboys deal, but his 2024 debut will likely be delayed.