The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2025 offseason with a moderate need at guard. Perennial All-Pro Zack Martin officially hung up his cleats in retirement, and for the first time in a decade the right guard position laid vacant. Luckily, the Cowboys had internal candidates as potential options. T.J. Bass, 26, had five career starts on his resume where he showed plus-level strength and long-term promise. Brock Hoffman, 25 and recently re-signed, had nine starts of his own and recently impressed while filling in for Martin in 2024.
Since replacing a legend is no small task, the Cowboys felt some extra pressure to make sure they got this position right.