41-year-old veteran lineman angling for a 2023 roster spot

Jason Peters continued his career last year by playing for the Cowboys. While a new Dallas deal should not be expected, the 41-year-old lineman is hoping to take the field in 2023.

Peters plans to play this year, as noted (on Twitter) by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. If he is able to find a roster spot, that would allow him to suit up for a 19th campaign and spend a 20th overall year in the NFL. The nine-time Pro Bowler missed the 2012 season in the midst of his high-end Eagles run, and he has spent one-year stints elsewhere in the NFC since it came to an end.

The former UDFA was a full-time starter for the Bears in 2021, then a depth addition for the Cowboys last season. The injury suffered by longtime Dallas left tackle Tyron Smith left the team in need of a veteran addition, and Peters was brought in to serve in a variety of roles. Peters wound up splitting his time in Dallas between left tackle, left guard and right tackle as the team dealt with the issue of where Smith was best used upon return given the surprisingly effective play of first-round rookie Tyler Smith. That pair, along with right tackle starter Terence Steele, should make Peters an unneeded luxury for Dallas moving forward.

A chest injury cost Peters some time, but the Arkansas alum still managed to suit up for 10 regular season contests and one of the Cowboys’ playoff games. He logged the lowest snap total (235) of his career, but still managed to earn a respectable 70.3 overall PFF grade. Peters has delivered far stronger performances in the past, of course, but the 2010s All-Decade member could still be an experienced depth option for a team seeking insurance up front.

With just under $119M in career earnings and a slew of accolades (including a Super Bowl title), Peters certainly does not have anything to prove at this point in his career. He has some time remaining to try and find an interested party before roster cuts, though, or he could wait until September to secure a deal as he did in 2022. If his goal is not realized, his Cowboys stint will mark the end of a highly-decorated career.