Countdown to the season opener: Day 69 Flozell Adams
Weâre counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today – number 69.
Born: May 18, 1975. Bellwood, Illinois
Position: Offensive tackle
Dallas Cowboys: 1998-2009
Awards: All-Pro- 2007
Pro Bowl- 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images
Flozell Adams played offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 1998 to 2009, after being selected in the second round out of Michigan State. Known for his massive 6â7â, 340-pound frame and long arms, Adams was a dominant presence at left tackle, protecting the blind side for a series of Cowboys quarterbacks. Despite battling occasional penalties, he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a crucial part of the Cowboysâ offensive line for over a decade, particularly during the teamâs resurgence in the mid-to-late 2000s.
Best known for:
Adams was best known for anchoring the left side of the Cowboysâ offensive line for 12 seasons, using his sheer size and strength to protect the quarterback and pave the way for elite rushing attacks.
Lesser known fact:
Adams was criticized for his false starts and holding penalties, being called for the most penalties in the NFL between 2006 and 2009.
