The Dallas Cowboys are working on their backup plans now that Tyron Smith is out.
The Cowboys brought in veteran left tackle Jason Peters on Wednesday for a visit. On Friday, the Dallas Morning News’ David Moore said the team was negotiating a contract with Peters.
Negotiations have begun w/ Jason Peters, a person w/ knowledge of the situation said. The veteran OT underwent a physical & had a very productive round of meetings w/ club officials at The Star earlier today.
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) September 2, 2022
Although he is now 40 years old, Peters played in 15 games for the Bears last season as their left tackle and was serviceable.
The former 9-time Pro Bowler is not the All-Pro he was a decade ago for the Eagles, but he can still help a team like Dallas that is in need of a replacement for Smith.
If the Cowboys reach a deal with Peters, it will be interesting to see what position everyone ends up playing.
Jerry Jones said Cowboys will have growing pains with LT Tyler Smith: Do I wish we had Tyron? Yes. Will we get Tyron back? Likely. (Tyler) will come in, get a Harvard doctor’s degree in playing LT. Will we pay some price for it? Yes. Can we win with paying price? I think so, yes.
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) September 2, 2022
The previous plan was to have rookie first-round pick Tyler Smith play left tackle. Would a Peters signing lead them to move Tyler Smith to another spot on the line? We’ll have to see.
