Cowboys activate All-Pro Tyler Smith against Buccaneers

Lineman makes his season debut following thumb surgery.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Tyler Smith is now active for the Cowboys game tonight against the Bucs. @SlaterNFL with the latest on the All-Pro OT ⬇ Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The Dallas Cowboys activated Tyler Smith for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former first-round pick joins the active roster after missing the opening stretch of the schedule.

Why it matters: Smith provides immediate reinforcement to the offensive front as Dallas looks to build on its 4-3 start. The Cowboys enter the matchup as over the 2-5 Buccaneers.

By the numbers: Dallas averages 28.1 points per game this season. Tampa Bay brings a five-game losing streak into the contest while allowing 20.9 points on average.

What to watch: Watch how the Cowboys integrate Smith back into the starting lineup and manage his workload.

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@espnNFL 2026-10-08T21:04:34.839856+00:00

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