The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran offensive tackle La'el Collins to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Collins, 30, did not play in a game last season, spending 20 days on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad in January during their run to the playoffs.
The 31-year-old Collins rose to prominence during his run with the Cowboys from 2015-21 (playing at both left guard and right tackle before eventually settling into the latter role.)
More than a year removed from his knee injury, he should have a better chance of bouncing back compared to where he was in 2023.
Last off-season, the Cowboys roster was shaken up when the team released a franchise legend in Ezekiel Elliott. The year before that, they surprisingly cut starting tackle La'el Collins and traded star receiver, Amari Cooper.
The Dallas Cowboys have themselves a new/old employee at practice today here inside The Star, and he's wearing a new/old number. The player? Offensive lineman La'el Collins, signed off the couch on Thursday to add some much-needed depth for a Dallas playoff run.
The Dallas Cowboys got themselves busy ahead of Week 18 and the playoffs by adding and releasing multiple players from the practice squad. Most notably, former Cowboys OL La'el Collins and LB Damien Wilson are rejoining the team to provide depth at the team's thinnest positions.
As of Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys were impressed enough with the workout of La'el Collins that a source told CowboysSI.com that there was an agreement for Collins to come "home'' to his original NFL team.
The Dallas Cowboys (11-5) have signed offensive tackle La’el Collins to their practice squad after hosting him for a workout Tuesday, per Todd Archer of ESPN.
La'el Collins - an avid fisherman who even after being cut by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 offseason kept the house he purchased in 2018 that is situated on Lake Lewisville - is coming "home.'' Literally.
The Cowboys are bringing the veteran offensive lineman back.
The Dallas Cowboys may be bringing back a player who even pre-dates Dak Prescott’s time with the team.
What do the Cowboys have up their sleeve?
Former Bengals right tackle La'el Collins may be back in the NFL as soon as this week. Ian Rapoport reports that the Cowboys are bringing Collins in for a workout with a path to him signing onto the practice squad.
Off the grid for a while after multiple October workouts, La’el Collins has resurfaced.
The Browns' (8-5) Super Bowl aspirations seem to be returning with a rejuvenated Joe Flacco leading the way. However, they should consider adding a former AFC North rival to assure Flacco isn't lost for the season.
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La’el Collins is a free agent, but he might not be unsigned for much longer. Collins worked out for the New York Jets on Tuesday.
Former Bengals offensive tackle La'el Collins is fully healthy and could sign with a team in the near future according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
La’el Collins has gone from two-time Cowboys extension recipient to Bengals right tackle starter to free agency, becoming unattached after Cincinnati released him from its reserve/PUP list two weeks ago.
Former Bengals right tackle La'el Collins is a free agent, but he could have a new home in the near future. Cincinnati released the 30-year-old on Tuesday.
The Bengals have rebuilt their offensive line in front of QB Joe Burrow, but right tackle remains in big question. However, right tackle La'el Collins gave an update on his health Monday that could affect the team's plans in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Bengals right tackle La'el Collins continues to miss practice due to a back injury he suffered while training earlier this month. The 29-year-old shared an update about his status on Friday. "I feel good.
While the Bengals won the AFC championship last season, the team finished the regular season with the third-most sacks allowed. Collins should help in that department.
Collins is scheduled to make $10 million per year over the next three seasons but has a $15.25 million cap hit in 2022. Dallas is looking to save some money against the cap and plans to get rid of Collins.
Dallas Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins reportedly attempted to bribe the NFL’s drug-test collector, resulting in a five-game suspension this season.
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La'el Collins is appealing his five-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
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