Dallas Cowboys Release Veteran Offensive Lineman La’el Collins

The Dallas Cowboys have released veteran offensive tackle La'el Collins as part of their roster cuts to meet the 53-man limit for the 2025 NFL season. Collins, who originally joined the Cowboys in 2015 and had stints with the Bengals and Bills, was brought back during training camp to provide depth amid injuries on the offensive line. Despite his release, Cowboys coaches praised Collins for his mentorship and work with younger linemen during camp. Collins appeared in three preseason games for Dallas after signing as a free agent in August 2024 but will not be part of the opening-day roster. The team also activated cornerback Trevon Diggs from the physically unable to perform list, though his status for the season opener remains uncertain due to recent rehab progress. The Cowboys must finalize their roster by Tuesday afternoon.