Offensive lineman La'el Collins, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2022, has signed with the Cowboys after he worked out with the team Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN.

If healthy, Collins can help solidify a Cowboys offensive line that was recently hit with an injury to starting left tackle Tyler Guyton. Cowboys coach Brian Schottheimer recently tabbed Asim Richards and Nate Thomas as two players "who'll get the first couple cracks" to temporarily replace Guyton, who is slated to miss the next 4-6 weeks.

Before his workout with the Cowboys, La'el Collins told Dak Prescott's kids that he was going to "protect your daddy."