For years, Dallas has built its identity on their offensive line. This was the franchise that gave us the Tyron Smith , Zack Martin , Travis Frederick era, the gold standard for trench play. Even as pieces moved on, the Cowboys kept finding ways to reload, Cooper Beebe in the middle and first-round pick Tyler Booker plugging in at guard. After three weeks, Jerry Jones ‘ team ranked second in passing yards (841) and looked ready to win.

And then the injuries hit hard. Center Cooper Beebe went down first with a foot and ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve, keeping him out at least until Week 7. Now Booker is gone too, sidelined four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain. That is two starters gone in 10 days.

Jerry Jones did not sugarcoat it. “ I thought one o

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