Mike McDaniel To Be Part Of Dolphins’ GM Search
The Dolphins have not made it official Mike McDaniel will return for a fifth season as HC, but this situation certainly looks to be headed that way.
McDaniel said (via NFL.com’s Cameron Wolfe) he will be part of Miami’s GM search process. While the hire will not solely be McDaniel’s call, this provides a pretty clear indication which direction Dolphins ownership is leaning regarding the head coach.
A GM who can work with McDaniel was not believed to be a Dolphins priority, but it would help if the organization indeed plans to keep its HC. The early makeup of the Dolphins’ search points to McDaniel having a great chance to stay. Three of the six interview slips Miami has sent out went to San Francisco execs — all of whom were with the 49ers during McDaniel’s tenure. Josh Williams, Tarik Ahmad and R.J. Gillen are among the names the Dolphins want to interview.
Stephen Ross will make the final call, but he split up McDaniel and Chris Grier just before the trade deadline. Both Dolphins power brokers entered the season on hot seats; Grier’s interest in a fire sale-like approach at the deadline hurt his chances of staying. Well, that and the Dolphins’ record.
McDaniel’s fourth season started 1-6, and the team later benched Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers. Tagovailoa, who would welcome a fresh start, appears heading toward surpassing Russell Wilson‘s single-player dead money record (cutting the left-hander would bring a staggering $99.2MM in dead cap).
McDaniel and Tyreek Hill had revitalized Tagovailoa’s career in 2022, but both players’ contracts became an issue under Grier. The GM had caved to player demands for early paydays on a few occasions, with Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey joining Hill in being given a monster guarantee package with more than a year remaining on a contract. The Dolphins designated Howard as a post-June 1 cut, with Ramsey being traded after June 1 because of his contract. Tagovailoa could be a post-June 1 release — if he is jettisoned without a trade, the Dolphins will have to use that designation — and Hill not being classified as a post-June 1 cut would bring nearly $30MM in dead cap. Tagovailoa’s $53.1MM-per-year extension runs through 2028.
McDaniel, 42, was tasked with leading a flawed roster this year, but his offense ranked 25th in points and 26th in yardage. After back-to-back playoff berths, Miami is riding consecutive sub-.500 seasons. Tagovailoa avoided injury this season but underwhelmed despite being in Year 4 in McDaniel’s offense. Miami would carry a glaring QB need if it moves on from the southpaw passer, and the Dolphins look to be trusting McDaniel in helping find a replacement.
The Dolphins rallied to reach a 6-7 record, but they struggled mightily in Pittsburgh during a nationally televised game. Tagovailoa’s subsequent benching did not spark the offense, as Ewers started in blowout losses to the Bengals and Patriots. McDaniel surviving despite this would be interesting, though Ross has long been a fan of his coaching. Grier’s ouster did not precede reports McDaniel would follow him out the door. On the contrary, reports pegged McDaniel as a clear candidate to stay.
While some pushback on this emerged late last month, the Dolphins appear ready to at least partially stay the course. The GM search could change the plan, as the Jaguars’ mid-search decision to fire GM Trent Baalke (in order to attract better HC options) reminds. For now, though, McDaniel will be a key part of the search. Hiring a GM based partially on the recommendation of a coach on the hot seat would not seem wise, so it will be interesting to learn how much influence McDaniel ends up having here.
Bengals HC Zac Taylor Does Not Anticipate Coaching Changes
The Bengals announced on Monday that head coach Zac Taylor would stay in place in 2026 on Monday. Taylor, in turn, told reporters (via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that he would not be making changes to the rest of his coaching staff.
That means offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher, defensive coordinator Al Golden, and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons will all return for next season. None of the three seemed likely to garner interest for a head coaching job elsewhere, which was the only other way they would depart Cincinnati this offseason.
In his two years as OC, Pitcher’s offense has consistently been among the best in the league when Joe Burrow is healthy. Like any offense that loses a star quarterback, the Bengals immediately struggled after Burrow’s injury. Pitcher struggled to get the best out of backup Jake Browning, but a trade for Joe Flacco set the offense on fire for three game before the Bengals’ bye. After two rough games coming out of the bye, Burrow returned to the field, as did the offense to their usual heights (outside of getting shut out by the Ravens in Week 15). Though Pitcher has struggled to get Cincinnati’s running game going, that has been a perennial problem from the franchise that has to do with more than just coaching.
Golden was hired last offseason to improve a defense that ranked 25th in points and yards allowed last season. Instead, Cincinnati regressed to 30th and 31st, respectively, raising speculation that he could leave after just one season. Taylor has decided to stick with Golden, perhaps in the hopes that he can better re-acclimate to the NFL after spending three years at Notre Dame.
Cincinnati’s special teams ranked fourth in the NFL with a 90.6 team grade from Pro Football Focus (subscription required). Kicker Evan McPherson bounced back after a rough start and punter Ryan Rekhow ranked among the league’s top punters. In other words, there is no reason to remove Simmons from his job; his unit was arguably the team’s most consistent throughout the season.
Browns Notes: Schwartz, Stefanski, QB Situation
The Browns’ first decision of the offseason was to fire head coach Kevin Stefanski. The next step will be finding his replacement.
Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is an internal candidate, according to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, which is no surprise given his success over the last three years. Owner Jimmy Haslam refused to confirm that Schwartz is a candidate on Monday (via Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand), but admitted he wanted to retain his veteran DC.
The Browns defense has consistently been the team’s stronger side of the ball since Schwartz came aboard in 2023. They ranked first in total defense in his debut season and fourth in 2025; between was a down year that was impacted by a turnover-prone offense. Schwartz’s defenses have never ranked higher than 13th in points allowed, though that can again be partially attributed to the offense consistently losing the field position battle. But his familiarity with the current roster – which is primarily built on defensive cornerstones – is a major factor in his favor.
The Browns’ quarterback situation is, as always, a key part of their long-term planning that goes hand-in-hand with their decision on a new head coach. Despite some potential flashed by Shedeur Sanders this season, Cleveland still seems to be intent on nabbing a top quarterback prospects in one of the next two drafts. That would normally lean a team towards hiring an offensive coordinator for the top job. However, this hiring cycle is considered a weak one for potential offensive-minded head coaches who could groom a young QB.
Cleveland may therefore be better served by promoting Schwartz and adding an up-and-coming offensive assistants to work with the next quarterback. However, Haslam also indicated that he is ultimately open to a head coach with a background on either side of the ball. Their last four hires were offensive-minded coaches, but their lack of success in that stretch could inspire them to break the pattern.
Here is the latest out of Cleveland:
- Even if they hire a defensive head coach, the Browns will be focusing on improving their offense this offseason. General manager Andrew Berry promised “significant investment” in the unit, per Grossi, with a first-round quarterback no doubt on the table. Cleveland may also need to replace multiple offensive linemen this offseason and could stand to improve their wide receiver corps.
- Deshaun Watson is expected to be on the roster in 2026, Berry said on Monday (via Grossi). He is still completing his rehab from dual Achilles tears suffered last season. This follows a report indicating the same, with Watson’s onerous contract requiring an untenable dead money number to shed.
- The Browns will still wait on any potential quarterback moves until they hire a new coach. From there, though, his first priority will likely be figuring out the team’s 2026 starter.
- Stefanski has no intention of taking time away from football and has immediately thrown his hat in the ring for other head-coaching opportunities, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. He is already expected to interview with the Giants, Titans, and Falcons. He will not, however, take a lesser job with the Buccaneers and reunite with Baker Mayfield, per FOX Sports’ Greg Auman.
- Longtime Browns guard Wyatt Teller is set to hit free agency for the first time in his career. The eight-year veteran does not know if his agent has discussed a new deal with the team, according to Easterling. If Cleveland is pursuing another rebuild, they may opt to move on from the 31-year-old lineman in favor of younger players.
- Though rookie tight end Harold Fannin emerged as an impact pass-catching this season, the Browns are still interested in retaining pending free agent David Njoku. He wants to stay in Cleveland, too, per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, but coaching staff changes could change the calculus for either side.
Kevin Stefanski Expected To Interview With Giants, Falcons, Titans
9:22pm: Stefanski will indeed be interviewing with the Titans. Veteran reporter Paul Kuharsky reports that the ousted Browns coach will meet with Tennessee leadership on Saturday.
3:40pm: In the time leading up to ‘Black Monday,’ it became increasingly clear Kevin Stefanski‘s time in Cleveland was coming to an end. The Browns, as expected, fired him this morning. 
Many have pointed to Stefanski as one of the top head coaching candidates in the 2026 cycle. To no surprise, then, a list of prospective suitors has emerged in short order. Stefanski is expected to interview with the Giants, Falcons and Titans, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Prior to his dismissal, Stefanski was named as a candidate to watch regarding the Giants. New York has used Mike Kafka in an interim capacity since firing Brian Daboll. Kafka will receive an interview for the full-time gig, but a number of outside options will be explored as well.
The Titans’ initial batch of interview requests came out earlier today. The Chiefs tandem of Matt Nagy and Steve Spagnuolo along with Broncos and Colts defensive coordinators Vance Joseph and Lou Anarumo have been targeted for an interview. Tennessee has also been mentioned as a likely suitor in the case of Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury. Stefanski represents another veteran play-caller on the offensive side of the ball as the Titans seek out Brian Callahan‘s replacement.
By Sunday night, Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot had been fired by Atlanta. The team is nearing a hire for a new president of football operations position. Matt Ryan is the frontrunner for that role. Once a deal has been finalized in that respect, attention will turn to the HC and GM vacancies. Atlanta has already submitted interview requests with Klint Kubiak (offensive coordinator, Seahawks) and Anthony Weaver (defensive coordinator, Dolphins).
Stefanski won a pair of Coach of the Year awards during his six seasons with the Browns. Things have not gone according to plan since the start of 2024, however, a factor which was noted in the statement confirming his dismissal. Nevertheless, the 43-year-old is largely held in a high regard as a veteran offensive mind who has (at times) found success in spite of unenviable quarterback situations.
Developing any of Jaxson Dart, Cam Ward or Michael Penix Jr. would be seen as a top priority for Stefanski in the event of a hire. His interest in each of the vacancies in New York, Tennessee and Atlanta will be worth monitoring as the hiring landscape takes shape. Given the fact he is now unemployed, Stefanski is free to interview with teams at any time.
RB Rachaad White Expects To Depart Buccaneers
Rachaad White seems to think he’ll be playing elsewhere in 2026. The impending free agent running back posted a farewell message to the Buccaneers on Instagram, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
A former third-round pick, White once seemed like he was going to lead the Buccaneers RBs room for years to come. He played alongside Tom Brady as a rookie and finished with 771 yards from scrimmage, and he took his production to another level in the Baker Mayfield-led offense in 2023. White finished his sophomore campaign with 1,539 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns.
However, the Buccaneers added Bucky Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, and the Oregon product ended up emerging as the lead option by the end of that season. Irving’s rookie campaign saw him finish with more than 1,500 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns, while White finished with 1,006 offensive yards and nine scores. Irving ended up missing a chunk of games this season, but White had one of the least productive showings of his career, finishing with 4.6 yards per touch.
Sean Tucker is set to hit restricted free agency, leaving Irving as the only definitive Buccaneers RB to return in 2026. Considering the organization’s ability to juggle multiple players at the position in recent years, the Buccaneers probably wouldn’t completely shut the door on re-signing White. However, the veteran seemed to indicate in his social media post that he’ll be playing for a new squad in 2026.
Considering White’s success as a starter and his pass-catching ability, he shouldn’t lack for suitors as a free agent. He’ll be joining a relatively strong free agent class that includes the likes of Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, Travis Etienne, and Javonte Williams.
Chargers Add OL Ben Cleveland To Practice Squad
Ben Cleveland has found a new home. Days after getting waived by the Ravens, the offensive lineman has signed with the Chargers practice squad, per the team. To make room, the Chargers have released safety Marcus Maye.
Cleveland served as a rotational offensive lineman after he was selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2021 draft. He started seven of his 64 appearances for Baltimore, appearing in 673 offensive snaps across five seasons. He also had a consistent special teams role.
The veteran was limited to only three offensive snaps in 10 games to begin the 2025 campaign before he was hit with a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy. Instead of activating the 27-year-old back to the active roster, the Ravens opted to waive him instead.
Cleveland passed through waivers and has now landed with a playoff team. With Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater sidelined, the Chargers offensive line has struggled mightily this season. According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the team has shuffled through 29 different OL combinations, the third-most in the NFL. A player with Cleveland’s experience will provide some extra depth, but the team surely won’t turn to a newcomer ahead of a playoff game.
A former Jets second-round pick, Maye has spent parts of the past two seasons in Los Angeles. He made four appearances for the team in 2024, compiling 12 tackles and an interception. He joined the Chargers practice squad in December and was promoted for their season finale.
Tyler Linderbaum Wants To Stay In Baltimore
The Ravens’ 2025 season ended on Sunday night, and their 2026 offseason immediately began.
In addition to considering changes to their coaching staff, Baltimore will have to make a number of roster decisions. The most pressing, at least in terms of a timeline, is regarding Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum. The Ravens declined to pick up the 2022 first-rounder’s fifth-year option last offseason, making 2025 a contract year.
Linderbaum, 25, said on Monday that he “absolutely” wants to remain in Baltimore despite his pending free agency. But the financial details are complicated. A franchise tag – projected by OverTheCap to be $27.2MM – is out of the question. That would still set a high floor for extension negotiations in a positional market that is currently topped by Chiefs center Creed Humphrey at $18MM per year. That contract was signed in 2024 with a significantly lower cap, so Linderbaum will likely top it on his next deal. The question is by how much.
The fourth-year center started every game this year and maintained his status as one of the league’s top centers with his third-straight Pro Bowl. His 79.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus (subscription required) of any center, though that was primarily due to his elite run-blocking. In pass protection, though, Linderbaum took a step backwards from his more consistent showings in 2023 and 2024, which featured just 37 combined pressures allowed and a 98.4 pass-blocking efficiency, per PFF. This year alone he allowed 26 pressures with a career-low 97.2 efficiency rating.
Even for the run-heavy Ravens, Linderbaum’s pass protection in the center of the offensive line is crucial. One could argue his stats were dragged down by poor guard play on either side, but there were plenty of situations where he was flat-out beat. But the team’s lack of investment in the guard position also makes his overall talent and leadership more valuable.
Adjusting Humphrey’s contract to the current salary cap yields an APY of $20.8MM, which would be close to the top of a guard market that has exploded in recent years. Linderbaum’s agent will be arguing for that number, while the Ravens will be seeking a smaller bump over Humphrey’s deal. Baltimore has a tight salary cap situation and a confident negotiating style in which they largely stick to their valuation. The team has even been willing to let top pending free agents test their market while keeping communications line open for a potential return to the negotiating table.
But another fundamental element of the Ravens’ team-building strategy is retaining core franchise players, especially former first-round picks who are among the league’s best at their positions. Linderbaum fits that description to a T, and his desire to remain in Baltimore is almost certainly mutual. The two sides will likely engage in negotiations before the start of the new league year with the hope of securing a long-term deal that keeps Linderbaum in purple and black for the foreseeable future.
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/5/26
We’ve got our first batch of reserve/futures contracts to pass along. These moves allow organizations to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players. Here are the latest transactions:
Atlanta Falcons
- WR Chris Blair, P Trenton Gill, DB Tysheem Johnson, DT Ben Stille, OT Andrew Stueber, RB Carlos Washington Jr., DB A.J. Woods
Baltimore Ravens
- OT Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, WR Cornelius Johnson, DT David Olajiga, DB Amani Oruwariye, G Jared Penning, DB Marquise Robinson, LB Kaimon Rucker, FB Lucas Scott
Cincinnati Bengals
- LB Liam Anderson, C Jacob Bayer, RB Gary Brightwell, QB Sean Clifford, OT Andrew Coker, DT Howard Cross III, OT Javon Foster, WR Xavier Johnson, CB Jalen Kimber, CB Bralyn Lux, WR Jordan Moore, LB Antwaun Powell-Ryland, S Russ Yeast
Cleveland Browns
- TE Sal Cannella, G Jack Conley, WR Luke Floriea, RB Ahmani Marshall, OT Tyre Phillips, TE Caden Prieskorn
Dallas Cowboys
- WR ParrisCampbell, OL Nick Leverett
Detroit Lions
- OL Devin Cochran, WR Malik Cunningham, DE Ahmed Hassanein, TE Zach Horton, WR Jackson Meeks, OL Mason Miller, RB Jabari Small, DL Chris Smith, S Loren Strickland
Indianapolis Colts
- RB Ulysses Bentley IV, CB Wyett Ekeler, DE Viliami Fehoko Jr., G LaDarius Henderson, QB Seth Henigan, OT Bayron Matos, TE Sean McKeon, C Jimmy Morrissey, G Bill Murray, DE Durell Nchami, S Ben Nikkel, WR Coleman Owen, WR Eli Pancol, G Josh Sills, DT Tim Smith, S Trey Washington
Kansas City Chiefs
- LB Kam Arnold, DT Marcus Harris, WR Jimmy Holiday, OT Matt Waletzko
Las Vegas Raiders
- RB Chris Collier, G McClendon Curtis, LB Jamin Davis, WR Phillip Dorsett, DT Treven Ma’ae, OT Joshua Miles, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, WR Brenden Rice, G Layden Robinson, WR Justin Shorter, OL Laki Tasi, OT Dalton Wagner
Minnesota Vikings
- WR Joaquin Davis, OT Caleb Etienne, WR Dontae Fleming, S Kahlef Hailassie, WR Jeshaun Jones, TE Bryson Nesbit, G Vershon Lee, LB Josh Ross
New Orleans Saints
- CB Dalys Beanum, CB Beanie Bishop, WR Elijah Cooks, S Elliott Davison, DT Coziah Izzard, OT Easton Kilty, CB Jayden Price, OT Barry Wesley
New York Giants
- LB Swayze Bozeman, TE Tanner Conner, OLB Trace Ford, OL Reid Holskey, CB Patrick McMorris, CB Myles Purchase
New York Jets
- DE Paschal Ekeji, OL Liam Fornadel, LB Ochaun Mathis, WR Jamaal Pritchett, DB Samuel Womack
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- DB Marcus Banks, WR Dennis Houston, NT Nash Hutmacher, LB Nick Jackson, DT Jayson Jones, C Ben Scott, LB Benton Whitley, DB Damarion Williams, RB Josh Williams, RB Owen Wright
Tennessee Titans
- DE David Ebuka Agoha, DB Keydrain Calligan, DT Timmy Horne, LB Nate Lynn, WR Hal Presley, NT Isaiah Raikes, WR Xavier Restrepo, LB Cam Riley, RB Blake Watson, G Clay Webb, TE Joel Wilson
Washington Commanders
- Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, DT Ricky Barber, WR Ja’Corey Brooks, CB Tre Hawkins, DE D.J. Johnson, WR Jacoby Jones, DE TJ Maguranyanga, S Rob McDaniel, OT Tim McKay, CB Darius Rush, CB Car’lin Vigers
Kirk Cousins Open To Staying With Falcons; Latest On Kyle Pitts
Kirk Cousins made a persistent effort to leave Atlanta this year. The high-priced quarterback — one the team demoted late in the 2024 season — met with Arthur Blank about a release last spring. No trade or release took place, despite Cousins’ desire for the latter route, and he ended up starting nearly half the season.
Michael Penix Jr.‘s injury trouble resurfaced, giving Cousins a runway to start eight games. Cousins quarterbacked five of Atlanta’s eight wins this season. Two years remain on Cousins’ four-year, $180MM contract; only $10MM guaranteed remains on the deal. Penix remains the presumptive Falcons starter in 2026, but the QB’s injury trouble — a primary plotline during his Indiana years — certainly qualifies as an issue at this point.
Months after his meeting with Blank and voiced preference to be released (amid Penix’s rise to QB1 status), Cousins said he is open to staying with the Falcons. Confirming he is not planning to retire, the 14-year veteran said (via The Athletic’s Josh Kendall) he would “love” to stay in Atlanta. The 37-year-old QB is due a $35MM base salary in 2026.
The Falcons would be unlikely to unload all of that in a trade. The Terry Fontenot-led front office had sought to have an acquiring team pick up too much of the tab for clubs’ liking. Cousins’ performance in 2024 had already depressed his trade value, but the Falcons — who let Cousins’ $10MM 2026 guarantee vest this past March — stuck to their guns. Cousins’ presence did not end up mattering in the playoff race, but the Falcons did win four straight games and finished in a three-way tie for first in the again-dismal NFC South. This did not save Fontenot or Raheem Morris‘ jobs, leaving Cousins in limbo.
Cousins finished with 10 touchdown passes and five interceptions, but his completion percentage (61.7) and yards per attempt (6.4) represented career-low figures — in terms of seasons he has been his team’s primary starter. A team could be interested in Cousins, but his contract will become an issue once again if any trade talks are to commence. Minimal trade interest emerged during the season.
The presence of a veteran starter did help Kyle Pitts. Four years after thriving as a rookie with Matt Ryan targeting him, the former first-round tight end came alive at a rather important time. The contract-year pass catcher finished with 88 receptions for 928 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. This included an 11-catch, 166-yard, three-TD night in an upset win over the Buccaneers. Pitts has set himself up well for free agency, even considering his inconsistent past.
A rumor pointing to the Falcons franchise-tagging Pitts came up, but with the team making wholesale changes, ESPN’s Dan Graziano does not see the team extending the 6-foot-6 performer at high-level rate. No known extension talks have taken place.
Drake London will assuredly be a priority, and the standout wide receiver is going into a contract year. Bijan Robinson is also now extension-eligible. This could still keep the tag in play, but an extension may be a stretch for a retooling team. Considering Pitts’ 1,000-yard season came with Ryan targeting him, it will be interesting to learn the retired QB-turned-exec’s views on the matter now that he appears set to take a lead front office role with his former team.
Cowboys Considering Switching Tyler Smith To LT
Cowboys OL Tyler Smith has played more than two-thirds of his career snaps at left guard, earning him three-straight Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro recognition. However, the lineman has also logged more than 1,000 career snaps at left tackle, and the organization is considering a permanent position change ahead of the 2026 campaign.
While speaking with reporters, Smith said he’s hoping to receive some definitive answers from coach Brian Schottenheimer regarding his 2026 position.
“Yea, I would like there to be some clarity, for sure,” Smith said (via the team’s website). “And I’ll get that, we’re going to have those conversations when we have a conversation later today. I’ll kind of get that clarify from him and what their vision is and what they say.”
While Smith wouldn’t explicitly endorse one position over the other, he did admit that he’s naturally more comfortable playing at the guard position.
“The way you build comfort is through reps,” Smith said. “And right now, I made a lot of money playing offensive guard. That’s what it is. I have the most reps I have in the NFL at offensive guard, so obviously I’m more comfortable there. It’s a matter of conversation, I feel like I just need to know.”
Smith made a name for himself as an offensive tackle at Tulsa, leading to him being selected by the Cowboys with the 24th-overall pick in the 2022 draft. He was quickly switch to left guard considering the presence of Tyron Smith, although the younger lineman did have to fill in at LT when his teammate suffered an injury. Smith once again found himself playing multiple positions in 2025 when Tyler Guyton was sidelined with a high ankle sprain and fill-in Nate Thomas struggled at the position.
Part of the team’s decision will likely depend on how they proceed with the rest of their offensive linemen. Guyton was a first-round pick in 2024 and will surely occupy one of the OT spots, although he could be switch to the right side if the organization decides to move on from Terence Steele. That would open up a spot on the left side for Smith, although the Cowboys might not yet have any definitive answers on how they’re going to proceed at the position.
Fortunately for Smith and the Cowboys, the player is already locked into a lucrative contract. The lineman inked a four-year, $96MM extension with the organization back in April, including $81.2MM in guaranteed money. That pact made him the highest-paid guard in the NFL. His $24MM average annual value would rank sixth among left tackles and 10th among all offensive tackles.
When asked about a potential move, offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said the Cowboys would choose the path that’s best for both the player and the team (via Clarence Hill Jr.). If the organization wants the process to go as smoothly as possible, it sounds like they’ll have to make a decision sooner than later.