Niland started four games as a rookie, and in 1967, he was affixed as the Cowboys starting Left Guard. With Niland and teammate, Bob Lilly, the Dallas O-Line would emerge as one of the best in football. From 1968 to 1973, he was named to the Pro Bowl and was a First Team All-Pro in both 1971 and 1972. Niland was also instrumental in Dallas’ Super Bowl VI win.
He left Dallas in 1975 when he was traded to Philadelphia, where he played one year before retiring.
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