Cowboys offensive tackle La’el Collins underwent surgery this offseason to repair a torn rotator cuff, reports Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The team is expected “to be cautious” with Collins through OTAs and minicamp, but he’s expected to be healthy for training camp in July.
The lineman joins a growing list of notable Cowboys players who underwent offseason surgery. After inking a lucrative new deal with the team, Demarcus Lawrence underwent surgery on a torn labrum. While the pass-rusher is focused on being ready for the start of the regular season, Hill cautions that the four-to-six month recovery time means he may not be back until October.
Starting cornerback Byron Jones also underwent hip surgery back in March. He’s expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list.
Collins joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent back in 2015, and he’s emerged as a key piece on the team’s offensive line. He started all 32 regular season games over the past two seasons, including a 2018 campaign where he ranked 31st among 80 eligible offensive tackles (per Pro Football Focus). The 25-year-old is heading into the final year of his contract.
Did Jerry offer him a new huge contract beforehand ?
Typical Dallas hater response
I would honestly give you more credit if you announced the team that you like first then post your response.
Dallas has done a very very good job drafting players since will McCray took over and their future cap situation is solid. (No older players with big dead cap numbers)
They are playing it smart and taking the angle of Dallas does not know how to target players from a medical angle is not the right argument to take (example – Jaylon Smith)
So you think it was smart of Dallas to give Lawrence that huge contract BEFORE he even had surgery?