For years, fans of the Dallas Cowboys have been pleading the team to part ways with longtime starting right tackle Doug Free. The 33-year old lineman once again led the team in penalties last season and was considered by many to be the offensive line’s weakest link.
Earlier this month, Free granted that wish by announcing his retirement. But his sudden void left a major hole to fill along the league’s top offensive line. Early speculation had former starting left guard La’el Collins shifting over to right tackle. Others believed former 2015 third round selection Chaz Green was the front-runner to replace Free despite his injury history.