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The Dallas Cowboys are signing offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles, less than a year after he retired at the age of 25.
Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Cowboys have signed Saahdiq Charles after hosting him for a workout. Charles signed with the Tennessee Titans last offseason and was projected to be a starter on their o-line, only to retire at the age of 25 in August.
Last month, it was reported that Charles decided to come out of retirement and pursue a comeback. He spent a month on the open market before finally landing a deal from Jerry Jones and the Cowboys.
The Washington Commanders drafted Charles in the fourth round (108th overall) in 2020 out of LSU. Though he appeared in 35 games, Charles was only a designated starter for 18 contests.
The #Cowboys are signing veteran OL Saahdiq Charles, source says. Former #Commanders draft pick is officially back in the league and in the NFC East. https://t.co/aOHZJjzVHh
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 9, 2025
Saahdiq Charles joins a Cowboys offensive line that lost future Hall of Famer Zack Martin to retirement. Their current starting five up front are Tyler Smith, Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe, Terence Steele and Robert Jones.
Welcome to Dallas, Saahdiq ⭐️
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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 9, 2025
Jerry Jones has been noticeably quiet in the trade and free agency markets this offseason. If Charles makes the final roster, it remains to be seen how much playing time he will get, but it’s a low-risk move for a Dallas team that lacked depth at important positions last year.
Saahdiq Charles Gets Another Chance With Cowboys
Saahdiq Charles (Credit: Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK)
It remains unclear why Charles decided to retire just after turning 25 last year, but it’s all a moot point now. The veteran offensive lineman obviously didn’t feel thrilled about his chances in Tennessee, but Charles will get the chance to work with one of the league’s better pass protection units in 2025.
