Cowboys' Guards Hoffman, Bass Face Free Agency

0:00On March 5th, Brock Hoffman and TJ Bass have been key backups for the Dallas Cowboys at Garden Center over the past couple seasons. These undrafted players started 16 and 10 games since 2023, giving the team cheap, reliable depth without spending big draft. Picks or cap space? Teams have options with restricted free agents like these two. Dallas could resign the outright for security, or slap on a tender to keep others from poaching them easily. Reports say the Cowboys won't tender Hoffman at all, making him an unrestricted free agent when the market opens later this month. For Bass, they're leaning toward a second round tender worth about $5.77 million. Fans and analysts see real value in both guys, especially since they've thrived in a top Cowboys offense. At just 27, Hoffman has the experience to chase starting jobs elsewhere, while Bass has proven he can handle NFL snaps. Losing them could hurt Dallas' line depth, particularly with questions that tackle.

1:00New details point to Bass possibly stepping up his back up center, a role he's trained for before. That tender isn't cheap for a reserve, but it might signal plans to shift Tyler Smith to tackle and open a guard spot. If no strong offers come, Bass stays put, but Hoffman's exit looks likely. Decisions wrap up by March 11th, so keep an eye on how Dallas reshapes its interior line this offseason.