Cowboys Sign Matt Hennessy for Offensive Line Depth

0:00On March 13, the Dallas Cowboys have signed 28-year-old offensive lineman Matt Hennessy to a one-year deal. He brings solid experience to their interior line, having played both center and guard positions. Last season, Hennessy appeared in all 17 games for the San Francisco 49ers, starting two of them. Hennessy entered the league when Atlanta drafted him in the third round out of Temple in 2020. He started all 17 games at center during a second year with the Falcons, but knee injury sideline him from most of the next two seasons. After leaving Atlanta, he spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad early in 2024, then returned to the Falcons practice team. Before the 49ers added him to their active roster in December. Cowboys coaches have prioritized bolstering their offensive mind depth, especially after restricted free agent TJ Bass received the second round. Tinder, while back up, Brock Hoffman hit unrestricted free agency. Hennessy steps in as a versatile veteran option if changes happen there.

1:00This move gives Dallas reliable flexibility up front as they gear up for training camp, addressing a key need without major spending.