Dallas Cowboys tackle Asim Richards during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Unique Cowboys offensive lineman getting work at new 'jumbo' position

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated Jul 27, 2025 3:01 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys will be learning a lot more about the team's talent in the trenches with players in full pads for the first time during training camp in Oxnard, California.

An intriguing position is offensive tackle, where last year's first-round pick Tyler Guyton is attempting to bounce back after struggling as a rookie, Terence Steele is dealing with a minor ankle injury, and players like Asim Richards and Nathan Thomas have received some hype.

Last week, Thomas received high praise from the coaching staff and was named a player to keep an eye on, so what does that mean for Richards?

Well, Richards isn't quite on the outs. In fact, Brian Schottenheimer said the team is getting him looks at another position.

Richards has bene getting looks at "jumbo" tight end as the team looks to beef up its blocking in goaline and short-yardage packages.

"We’ve got jumbo tight ends we’re training. You look at Asim Richards. He’s not playing just tackle. He’s playing tight end," Schottenheimer revealed, via Blogging the Boys.

"Well how does he get with Lunda Wells, and how do we make that happen?"

The 6-foot-4, 306-pound Richards came to the Cowboys as a unique prospect after being selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft. He can play guard and tackle, and now, apparently, tight end.

Schottenheimer loves to get players reps at multiple positions and "cross-train," so it will be interesting to see if the Cowboys use the jumbo package as an opportunity to get Richards on the field.

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