The Cowboys have been very good at unearthing quality players from the ranks of undrafted free agents, and guard T.J. Bass looked like another good find last year. But if he’s going to get back on the roster in 2024, he may need to show he can be Dallas’ backup center to avoid getting squeezed out at final cuts.
A college tackle, Bass’ body type and below-average arm length made him transition to interior line in the NFL. So far, that switch has gone quite well. Bass did enough in last year’s camp and preseason to earn a backup role at guard, dressing for all 17 games as a rookie and starting twice.