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Cowboys Sign New Center, Bolster Offensive Line Depth After Cooper Beebe’s Injury

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The Dallas Cowboys may have celebrated a thrilling 40-37 overtime win against the New York Giants, but the aftermath brought troubling news. Starting center Cooper Beebe went down with an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks, forcing the Cowboys to move quickly to reinforce their offensive line.

Vice president Stephen Jones expressed hope that Beebe could recover on the shorter end of that timeline, possibly returning before the end of October. In the meantime, backup center Brock Hoffman is expected to step into the starting role, much as he did during Week 2. Hoffman, who has been with Dallas since 2022, started seven games last year and brings valuable continuity.

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To further address the depth issue, Dallas signed veteran offensive lineman Wesley French, adding him to the practice squad. French spent the past three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, playing in 17 games with three starts in 2023. His familiarity with offensive line coach Klayton Adams, who previously worked with him in Indianapolis, should smooth his transition into the Cowboys’ system.

 
 

Still, the Cowboys’ offensive line remains a work in progress. Alongside Beebe, young linemen Tyler Guyton and rookie Tyler Booker are still adjusting to the pro level, with inconsistent results reflected in their Pro Football Focus grades. The addition of French brings much-needed veteran presence to balance the inexperience.

Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer expressed confidence in Hoffman, praising not only his reliability but also his vocal leadership. “At practice, he does it. On gameday, from the sideline, he does it. He gets underneath defenders, gets in their heads a little bit. His play style, it’s fun, it’s cool, and it’s noticeable for everybody else,” Schottenheimer said.

 
 

Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.