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The New York Giants believe Dallas’s right-tackle spot is exploitable, with Broderick Jones competing against Terence Steele and left guard Tyler Smith sidelined by a thumb injury. Giants pass rushers such as Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Arvell Reese are expected to pressure the Cowboys’ offensive line early, hoping to take advantage as the season opens.
Day 15 of Chiefs camp in St. Joseph featured a swap of Kahlil Benson to right tackle and Jaylon Moore to right guard to balance reps, with coach Andy Reid stressing versatility. Trey Smith remains sidelined by a hip injury and isn’t expected back before the Tampa trip, while Alohi Gilman picked off a Mahomes pass in the red zone and various other positional rotations and injuries were noted ahead of the Buccaneers game.
In Kansas City’s fifth training-camp session at Missouri Western, the Chiefs held their first padded practice where rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods stood out in OL-DL drills against starting right guard Trey Smith and backups, signaling strong early development. The right-tackle competition between Benson and Moore remained fluid, with Benson starting the 11-on-11 period and Moore rotating in. Mahomes led the offense through 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 work as Sneed ramped up and Delane continued to deal with a shoulder injury.
During Kansas City Chiefs training camp Day 3, rookie Cyrus Allen continued to impress with multiple catches, including a one‑handed grab and a long TD, building chemistry with Patrick Mahomes. Undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson also earned first‑team reps at right tackle in a competitive rotation, as coach Andy Reid highlighted Allen’s productive start and the ongoing evaluation before pads come on.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 sixth-round pick (KC also sends a 2027 seventh-round pick). Morris, who started 16 games for KC since being drafted in 2023, will join Jawaan Taylor in Atlanta. His path to a stable right-tackle role with the Chiefs appeared uncertain, as Josh Simmons was slated to start at left tackle and Morris was not considered part of the current right-tackle competition, per coach Andy Reid. KC still has other tackle options and depth on the 90-man roster, including Ethan Driskell, while Morris seeks a fresh start with the Falcons.
New England moved up to No. 28 to draft Utah tackle Caleb Lomu, a 21-year-old two-year starter who projects as a future right tackle behind Morgan Moses with a swing role in his rookie year. Lomu posted elite athletic marks (4.99 40-yard dash, long arms) and earned first-team All-Big 12 in 2025, with room to add strength as he develops. The pick came via a trade sending No. 31 and No. 125 to the Bills and continues the Patriots' trend of prioritizing the O-line with early-round investments.
Falcons announce the retirement of Kaleb McGary, the 2019 first-round pick who started 92 games in six seasons but missed all of 2025 with a knee injury, leaving Atlanta to find a new right tackle after Elijah Wilkinson signed with the Cardinals.
Georgia's offensive line faces challenges as top right tackle Earnest Greene is ruled out for the Alabama game due to a back injury, prompting the team to consider other options like Michael Uini, Bo Hughley, and freshman Juan Gaston, while also preparing for Alabama's returning defensive talent.
In a recent five-round mock draft, the Las Vegas Raiders are projected to address their needs by selecting Alabama right tackle JC Latham in the first round and trading up to pick Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. early in the second round. The team also adds Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett in the third round, aiming to address their biggest needs in the first three rounds. Additionally, there are comments from former players and analysts regarding the team's draft strategy and potential matchups.
Mekhi Becton has been named the starting right tackle for the New York Jets, marking his return to the field after two season-ending knee injuries. Despite being out of regular-season action for two years, Becton has shown improvement and confidence in his knee during training. The 2020 No. 11 draft pick, who previously started at left tackle, now has a chance to prove himself at a different position in a contract season.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jonah Williams has reported to mandatory minicamp and is focused on competing for the starting right tackle position. Williams had requested a trade earlier in the offseason after the team signed Orlando Brown Jr. to play left tackle, but no deal materialized. Williams is nearly cleared for full activities after recovering from his second dislocated kneecap from last season and will battle with La’el Collins and Jackson Carman for the starting spot.
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles is considering trading down again in the upcoming NFL Draft to accumulate more draft capital. Poles believes there are seven or eight blue-chip players in this year's draft class and is confident he can still find a good player further down the board. The Bears are looking to address their right tackle position and may be able to secure one of the top options if they move down to the mid-teens to early 20s. Poles holds to his philosophy that more picks only benefit an organization and is intent on increasing the team's inventory.