The Dallas Cowboys have completed a trade sending offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans, receiving a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft in return.
Nate Thomas, who is 25 years old, was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 draft after a collegiate career at Louisiana. He spent his rookie year on injured reserve but returned to participate in all 17 games during the 2025 season, starting four of those games.
While he primarily played as a left tackle, he has also served as a swing tackle throughout his time with the team.
During the offseason, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Thomas would be in competition for the starting left tackle position alongside teammate Tyler Guyton. 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 also strengthened their offensive line by acquiring Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who can play both left and right tackle.
