The Dallas Cowboys are bidding farewell to their first internal free agent just hours before the new league year gets underway. Offensive lineman Brock Hoffman, who stepped up to start 14 games over the last two seasons, has agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move will reunite him with former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.
Why it matters
Hoffman’s exit leaves a gap in a Cowboys offensive line that has battled its fair share of injuries in recent years. That said, the team is poised to bring back all 11 offensive starters from a unit that ranked second in the league last season in both total and passing offense.
The details
Hoffman started 16 of the 54 games he appeared in across four seasons in Dallas. Now, he’ll have the chance to compete for a starting role on Pittsburgh’s line. With his departure to the AFC, the Cowboys may find themselves looking to add some depth up front.
The 2025 NFL season officially begins at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11. Hoffman’s agreement with the Steelers was reached late Tuesday night, putting it in place just under the wire.
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