Predicting Dallas Cowboys 2020 depth chart: Offensive line

Dallas Cowboys Reserve Tackles

Dallas understands the importance of depth along the interior line as they have had to replace injured starters often in recent years. That’s why they were paying Cam Fleming so much over the past couple of seasons. However, with him now in New York with Jason Garrett, the Cowboys needed to add someone to fill his shoes — and they might have done exactly that with an underrated free-agent signing.

Cameron Erving

Originally drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns, Cameron Erving was a huge name. He starred at Florida State and was able to play all five positions. Unfortunately in the NFL, that hurt him as the Browns never really gave him a home.

Eventually, he moved to the Kansas City Chiefs and was able to resurrect his career. He won’t live up to his lofty draft status but he can be a solid swing tackle. Plus, his ability to play inside makes him very valuable on the game-day roster.

Brandon Knight

Last season, Brandon Knight was able to play in seven games for the Cowboys and made one start. The former Indiana product enters his third NFL season and has done a good job whenever called upon.

He should be on the 53-man roster this season and there could even be a scenario where he’s the swing tackle and Erving backs up along the interior. For now, their depth inside keeps both Knight and Erving at tackle, where it’s probably a much closer battle than it seems.

Mitch Hyatt

A two-time NCAA Champion at Clemson, Mitch Hyatt was undrafted last season and spent most of the year on the practice squad. He was called up in December but never was on the game-day roster.

Hyatt played against some elite talent for the Tigers and in some highly publicized games. He always held his own and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him carve out a long NFL career.