Cowboys Lose Versatile OL Hoffman, Gamble for Draft Pick

0:00It's March 5th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Dallas Cowboys are making moves in the off season, focusing on their free agents. They've already resigned running back to Vante Williams and used the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens. Now, reports say they won't tender, restricted free agent Brock Hoffman, a key backup on the interior offensive line. Meanwhile, the team is eyeing a second round tender for another backup. TJ Bass. Hoffman, a 26-year-old versatile player, has started 16 games at center over four years and can also handle guard spots. He's been a reliable debt piece with good toughness. Fans and analysts find this surprising since keeping him would have been cheap, especially after they resigned him last season as an exclusive rights, free agent. Losing debt like Hoffman could hurt if injuries hit the offensive line, an area where the league is short on talent. Dallas can still try to bring him back before free agency starts next week. But they risk him signing elsewhere quickly.

1:00The Cowboys might even let him go to gain a compensatory draft pick down the road. It's a calculated gamble for the team, whose sign Hoffman off the Cleveland Browns practice squad in 2022. He's appeared in 54 games for Dallas, and they'll miss his reliability if things go wrong up front. Dean and his sponsor by our partner, check out the episode description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, a so L.I. Soleypillow.com. It plays your podcast and music, a so L.I. Soleypillow.com.