Cowboys offensive line needs some questions answered, but not a concern for 2023

The Cowboys have plenty to do if they want to improve their roster this off-season, but one group that will be okay as the team rolls in the 2023 is the offensive line. 

This group looks solid on paper, yet I understand why fans still think improvement is needed. They will still have several questions to answer before the 2023 season begins. Still, they will return at least four of their five starters from a year ago. 

We know Zack Martin, Tyler Smith, and Tyler Biadasz will return, and Terence Steele should return to form from his tore ACL in December. He is expected to be ready for training camp. 

Steele is a restricted free agent, though, which means the Cowboys can match the highest offer that another team throws his way, but if they can’t come to terms with him on a long-term deal, they could apply a first-round tender on him, let him walk and take the pick. 

That said, four of the five starters will return in 2023. Connor McGovern might leave in free agency, and I would pass on bringing him back anyway, and doing so would leave them looking for a starting left guard.

Another question people will continue to wonder about is if the Cowboys will cut Tyron Smith. Doing so would free up close to $14 million if he is a post-June 1st cut. This would be a bright idea to help get the team from beneath the cap. 

If he returns, the Cowboys could do exactly what we thought would happen entering last season. Put Tyron Smith at left tackle and have Tyler Smith at left guard. That is, until Tyron gets hurt again. The future Hall of Famer can’t stay healthy. Stephen Jones said Tuesday that he expects to have Tyron back next year.