Archer noted that despite Collins' release, his work with the team's younger lineman was praised by coaches. The 32-year-old appeared in three preseason games with Dallas after the team signed him as a free agent on Aug. 1. Collins was previously a member of the Cowboys from 2015-21.

As the Dallas Cowboys look to get down to the 53-man roster limit, veteran offensive lineman La'el Collins, who played right and left tackle during the club's preseason games, has been among the players told he will be released,

The Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 7-10 season that went off the rails long before quarterback Dak Prescott was lost to injury midseason. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer gets his first crack at commanding an entire team after spending the last three seasons as the offensive coordinator for Mike McCarthy.