Tyler Guyton: Everything you need to know

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that Guyton (ankle) is competing with 2024 seventh-rounder Nathan Thomas for the job of starting left tackle, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. It's not clear what level of danger there is that he could actually cede his starting role to Thomas, but it's good news for Guyton that he no longer seems to be hindered by the ankle injury that landed him on IR at the end of last season. Unless Thomas totally dazzles Dallas' coaches in the coming months, Guyton should be expected to be the one protecting Dak Prescott's blindside in 2026.

The Cowboys placed Guyton (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday. Guyton missed the Cowboys' last four games while nursing an ankle injury. His placement on injured reserve means the second-year offensive lineman will miss the final two games of the regular season, and he'll shift his focus toward being available for the minicamp in the offseason. Nate Thomas will continue to hold down the fort at left tackle in Guyton's absence.

Guyton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Guyton was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury and will miss a fourth consecutive game as a result. Nate Thomas should continue to start at left tackle in Guyton's absence.