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.

The Dallas Cowboys and veteran offensive lineman La'el Collins have a long history, and another chapter could be forming as the journeyman has been invited to workout at training camp on Friday. Collins spent six seasons with the Cowboys across multiple stints that include regular appearances in the starting lineup and trips down to the practice squad.

Veterans La'El Collins and Geron Christian join a battered Cowboys OL. Injured WR Parris Campbell goes to IR; OL Matt Waletzko was waived with injury.