Chuma Edoga scouting report: What are Cowboys getting in ex-Falcons OL?
Chuma Edoga has found a new home with the Cowboys this offseason after spending last season with the Atlanta Falcons. Edoga is a 6-foot-3, 308-pound offensive lineman who could play either guard or tackle but will likely be used as a tackle. The signing gives Dallas some much-needed depth with a young veteran.
Thanks to that flexibility, the 25-year-old could even be in the mix to compete for a starting job at left guard and replace Connor McGovern. McGovern signed a three-year, $23 million deal with the Buffalo Bills this offseason.
The #Cowboys have signed former #Jets and #Falcons OT Chuma Edoga to a 1-year deal.
Edoga was drafted in the third round in 2019 by the New York Jets. The USC Trojans coaching staff put the Powder Springs, Georgia, lineman in at right tackle twice in his freshman year. He played in 13 games overall in a season that ended with him getting wrist surgery.
Edoga played in just nine games in his sophomore season and 12 games at right tackle as a junior, missing two games with a sprained ankle. Edoga was the starting right tackle for all 12 games of his senior season.
In his three seasons with the Jets, Edoga played disciplined football, getting just three penalties in his starts. He was signed by the Falcons before last season, starting just one game. Not seeing much on the field much for the Atlanta Falcons was a bit of a shock given his experience.
However, he ended last season on injured reserve due to a knee injury. The Dallas Cowboys are hoping that Edoga can stay healthy as the team has had injury concerns at the position.
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Tackle Terence Steele is coming off an ACL injury while two-time All-Pro tackle Tyron Smith has missed time due to ankle and neck injuries. Edoga could see some time on the field should Steele not be at 100 percent following his injury.
Overall, Edoga is insurance for the Cowboys due to his flexibility on the offensive line. His NFL career has shown that he can step into a starting role if necessary and time will time if that is the case this season.
One thing is for certain, Edoga could wind up being a steal for Dallas if he stays healthy this upcoming season.
Chuma Edoga's Cowboys contract details
Chuma Edoga was given a one-year deal by the Cowboys as the value of the deal or any incentives were disclosed.