Jerry Jones Signs Player Who Left Cowboys Twice, Hint To Replace Parsons

The Cowboys' front office may be saying little publicly about the recent trade request from their All-Pro linebacker, but actions often speak louder than words—and Jerry Jones may have just sent the loudest message of all.

On Saturday, the Cowboys are expected to finalize the signing of a familiar name. A veteran offensive lineman who once anchored Dallas’s line from 2015 to 2021 will be returning for a second reunion. The timing? Not lost on fans. The team is reeling from locker room turbulence sparked by a high-profile trade request. Now, as the dust settles, the front office is placing its faith in a player who already knows what it means to bleed blue and silver.

“I’d rather have a guy who shows up, earns his respect the hard way, and doesn’t throw tantrums when things don’t go his way,” Jerry Jones told reporters after practice. “We’re building a locker room here. If someone wants to leave, let ’em. We’ll hold the door.”

The veteran in question is none other than La'el Collins, the undrafted gem out of LSU who became a staple of one of the best offensive lines in franchise history. Now 32, Collins last played for the Bengals before injuries sidelined him for nearly two seasons. Yet his return to Dallas was more than just a football move—it was a statement.

“I know what he stands for. He’s family here,” Jones continued. “While others were airing grievances, LC was out there grinding, getting healthy, and asking for nothing but a chance. That’s what a Cowboy looks like.”

While the ink hasn’t officially dried on the contract, the message is already loud and clear: in a time of chaos, the Cowboys are turning back to players they believe represent the identity of the franchise.

And for fans wondering how Dak Prescott feels? Just ask him.

“Man, it’s like seeing your brother come home,” Prescott said. “We’ve been through it all together. He’s got my blind side again—and my full respect.”

Whether or not the timing of the move was coincidence or calculated, one thing is for certain: loyalty still matters in Dallas. At least to some.