T.J. Bass - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets second-round tender The Cowboys placed a second-round tender on Bass on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The move means that the Cowboys will be eligible to match any offer sheet that a team gives Bass, who is a restricted free agent. Bass started in five of 16 regular-season games in 2025 and will look to compete for a permanent starting role in 2026, wherever that might be.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys will reportedly pull genius lever to ensure vital backup returns The Cowboys pulled a genius salary cap lever to all but ensure that offensive lineman T.J. Bass is back in 2026.

FEBRUARY 28 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Set for second-round tender The Cowboys are planning to use a second-round tender on Bass, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Fowler, the second-round tender for Bass would amount to $5.8 million. The pending restricted free agent guard has 10 career starts to his credit through 48 regular-season games with the Cowboys over the past three seasons.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Open Market: Cowboys could be all set at guard in free agency Brock Hoffman and T.J. Bass are heading toward NFL free agency in some capacity, but the Cowboys could keep their interior O-line solid if t...

FEBRUARY 25 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Heads to IR The Cowboys placed Bass (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Bass was already ruled out for the Cowboys' matchup against the Giants after being unable to practice all week, but this move likely made space for Nick Leverett to act as a depth piece on the active roster. Hakeem Adeniji and Brock Hoffman are both options to see increased reps on the offensive line.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 18 Bass (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bass didn't practice at all this week and will miss the regular-season finale after starting each of the last two games at left guard for Dallas. Hakeem Adeniji and Brock Hoffman are options to see increased reps on the offensive line.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Bass (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old from Oregon likely needs to practice in a limited fashion either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's season finale against the Giants. If Bass is sidelined in Week 18, expect Hakeem Adeniji to operate as the Cowboys' top left guard.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys are down at least 3 offensive linemen, and maybe 4, against Jets

The Dallas Cowboys will be without at least three starters on their offensive line, and possibly four, when they visit the New York Jets

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

It's all about Micah Parsons' return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys

Micah Parsons is set to take the field against his former team exactly a month after the Green Bay Packers acquired the star pass rusher in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowb...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Micah Parsons makes his ballyhooed return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys

Micah Parsons faces his former team as Green Bay visits Dallas exactly a month after the Packers acquired the star pass rusher in a blockbuster trade with the Cowboys

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker could land on IR with sprained ankles, Jerry Jones says

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says star receiver CeeDee Lamb and rookie right guard Tyler Booker could land on injured reserve after sustaining high ankle sprains against Chicag...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Mailbag: Could Smith kick out to left tackle? With the additions of Tyler Booker, Saahdiq Charles and Rob Jones, and already having T.J. Bass and Brock Hoffman, if two of these guys prov...

JUNE 5, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Next Man Up: Finding a role for T.J. Bass While the Cowboys have a huge void to fill at right guard with Zack Martin retired, players such as T.J. Bass should get plenty of chances t...

APRIL 15, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Will play against Washington Bass (thigh) carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bass missed the Cowboys' last two games due to a thigh injury he suffered against the Panthers in Week 15. He ended the week strong with a full practice Friday, and he'll serve in a depth role at guard Sunday behind starters Tyler Smith and Brock Hoffman.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Bass (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.

Impact The offensive guard has not practiced since suffering the thigh injury in the Cowboys' Week 15 win over the Panthers. With Zack Martin (ankle) on injured reserve, Dallas only has two healthy guards in Tyler Smith and Brock Hoffman.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Bass (thigh) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Bass sustained a thigh injury in the Cowboys' Week 15 win over the Panthers and hasn't practiced since, so it's no surprise that he'll likely be sidelined Sunday. With Bass expected to miss the Week 17 contest, the only offensive guards without an injury designation currently on Dallas' active roster are Tyler Smith and Brock Hoffman.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for SNF Bass (thigh) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against Tampa Bay, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bass suffered a thigh injury in Week 15 against the Panthers and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his absence, Dakoda Shepley will likely operate as the primary reserve option at interior offensive line.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 16 Bass (thigh) is questionable to play Sunday against Tampa Bay, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Bass was forced out of last Sunday's win against Carolina due to a thigh injury, and he logged a DNP/LP/DNP progression during practice this week. The second-year pro started last week at right guard to help cover for the absence of center Cooper Beebe (concussion), but with Beebe cleared to return this Sunday, Bass will likely return to a rotational role if he's able to suit up.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced out Sunday Bass sustained a thigh injury and will not return to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Bass moved up into a starting role at right guard Sunday because Brock Hoffman slid over to fill in at center with Cooper Beebe (concussion) inactive. It's unclear how Dallas will sort out its offensive line for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Bass' next opportunity to play will come versus the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Bass on 'process' of center before camp battle An intriguing camp battle looms in Oxnard at the center position, as T.J. Bass is putting in the extra work this offseason to learn the posi...

JUNE 10, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cambios de posición: Guyton, Beebe y Bass asumen nuevo rol Tyler Guyton y Cooper Beebe no son los únicos que asumen un nuevo rol para comenzar sus carreras con los Dallas Cowboys, ya que TJ Bass tamb...

MAY 14, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Solari on Guyton, Beebe changes; Bass in new role Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe aren’t the only ones taking on new roles to start their career with the Dallas Cowboys, as TJ Bass is also bei...

MAY 14, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Next Man Up: Center or guard in play for T.J Bass Versatility is important for all young players and that’s why T.J. Bass could have a bigger role in 2024 as he tries to compete at either gu...

APRIL 16, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

T.J. Bass: I Want to Get Better Guard T.J. Bass share this thoughts on surviving the cut day and making the Cowboys 53-man roster, his desire to continue to get better and...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

T.J. Bass soaking in knowledge during big camp While rookie undrafted free agent T.J. Bass has been easily one of the biggest undrafted standouts in 2023, taking advantage of learning opp...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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Cowboys are down at least 3 offensive linemen, and maybe 4, against Jets

It's all about Micah Parsons' return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys

Micah Parsons makes his ballyhooed return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker could land on IR with sprained ankles, Jerry Jones says