Cowboys plan to put Tyler Smith on IR after thumb injury

Surgery will sideline the All-Pro guard at least four weeks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

#Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith is set to have thumb surgery, coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters. He’s out at lea Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Coach Brian Schottenheimer said TJ Bass will fill in at left guard. The reserve move would keep Smith out for at least the first four games.

Why it matters: Dallas opens the 2026 season without one of its top offensive linemen. Bass has worked with the first-team offense at left guard while Smith has been unavailable.

What to watch: Smith's recovery after surgery will determine whether he can return when the four-game minimum ends.

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@RapSheet 2026-09-07T19:34:14.680310+00:00

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