The Dallas Cowboys have waived La'el Collins along with seven other players as they finalize their 53-man roster for the 2025 season, with some moves influenced by recent player activations and injuries.
The Dallas Cowboys have begun finalizing their 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season, releasing offensive lineman La'el Collins and making several other roster moves, including activating Trevon Diggs from the PUP list, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed offensive lineman La'el Collins after his workout, filling gaps caused by injuries to multiple linemen. Collins, who previously played for the Cowboys for seven seasons and has NFL experience at tackle and guard, had been with the Bengals and was briefly with the Bills in 2024.
The Buffalo Bills signed veteran offensive tackle La'el Collins to a one-year contract, adding significant experience to their offensive line alongside left tackle Dion Dawkins and right tackle Spencer Brown, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Collins, who has played 89 games and started 86 with the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, last started 15 games for the Bengals in 2022 before tearing his ACL in December of that year and being released in September.
La'el Collins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, adding a veteran offensive lineman to their roster. Collins, who previously played for the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, has 89 regular-season appearances with 86 starts and joins the Bills after being out of football for most of the 2023 season.
The New York Jets worked out former Cowboys tackle La'el Collins, but he left without a contract. The team is currently dealing with a makeshift offensive line and faces a tough challenge against the Philadelphia Eagles' strong front seven. The Jets hope to keep rookie quarterback Zach Wilson protected and avoid playing from behind. In other news, Jets coach Robert Saleh wants to make Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts pay for a previous incident, and there are discussions about potential trades and player performances.
The Cincinnati Bengals have released offensive lineman La'El Collins from the reserve/physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from a torn ACL. Collins, who started 15 games for the Bengals last season, signed a three-year deal with the team in free agency. With Collins unavailable, the Bengals made adjustments to their offensive line, signing Orlando Brown Jr. and moving Jonah Williams to right tackle. Collins has played in 89 games with 86 starts since 2015, spending his first six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cincinnati Bengals have finalized their initial 53-player roster, which includes placing offensive tackle La'el Collins on the reserve/physically unable to perform list due to his ongoing recovery from a torn ACL and MCL. The team also placed defensive tackle Tautala Pesefea Jr. and cornerback Marvell Tell III on season-ending injured reserve. Additionally, several players were released or waived, including tight end Tanner Hudson, cornerback Sidney Jones IV, and quarterback Trevor Siemian.
The Cincinnati Bengals have placed cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, tackle Devin Cochran, and tackle La'el Collins on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Awuzie and Collins both suffered ACL injuries last season, with Awuzie expected to be ready for the season opener but uncertain about a full workload. Collins, if healthy, could compete with Jonah Williams for a starting job at tackle.