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Tyler Guyton reveals availability for Cowboys NFL season opener vs. Eagles

Dallas Cowboys starting left tackle Tyler Guyton reveals if he will play in the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton goes through a drill during practice.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton goes through a drill during practice. | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys' preseason slate of the schedule is over, and the team is now shifting their focus to the regular season.

The Cowboys will get the chance to play spoiler in their Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles will open the NFL season.

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To beat the reigning champions, the Cowboys want to be as close to 100% as they can be. That means getting back some players who may have been dealing with injuries.

The Cowboys have dealt with an injury to one of the most important positions on the field, with left tackle Tyler Guyton suffering an injury earlier in training camp.

Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyler Guyton defends against defensive end Payton Turner.
Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyler Guyton defends against defensive end Payton Turner. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

On Monday, Guyton returned to the practice field and revealed to Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports that he will be playing in the season opener.

That is massive news for the Cowboys, and news that quarterback Dak Prescott has to love hearing. Having your starting left tackle back is something every quarterback hopes to have at any point in the season.

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Guyton's rookie season was an up-and-down journey. But it was one that saw the former first-round season get better as the season went along. Now, Guyton will look to be the trustworthy blindside blocker the Cowboys desperately need.

 Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton goes through a drill during practice.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton goes through a drill during practice. | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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Tyler is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he majored in communications. Aside from his roles with the Cowboys and Chargers on SI, Tyler also covers sports and pop culture for The Big Lead.