Cowboys place offensive guard Tyler Smith on injured reserve
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys will be without left guard Tyler Smith for at least four weeks after he was placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed on Monday that Smith requires surgery to address the issue. The veteran starter has played 63 games and logged over 4,000 snaps during his four-year career with the team. To fill the vacancy in the starting lineup, the Cowboys will turn to TJ Bass. Bass, who has ten career starts over three seasons, will take over at left guard for the foreseeable future. The Cowboys move forward with this adjustment to their offensive line as they prepare for the start of the regular season.
- •Tyler Smith is headed to injured reserve for at least four weeks.
- •The offensive guard requires thumb surgery following his injury.
- •TJ Bass will assume the starting left guard position during Smith's absence.
- •Brian Schottenheimer announced the roster move on Monday.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Face Major Offensive Line Test as Key Starter Sidelined With Surgery
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys face major blow as critical OL starter injured ahead of Week 1
"The Dallas Cowboys have done their best for the next season, with owner Jerry Jones investing a lot into the roster this offseason. After years of criticism of being passive when it comes to the team’s performances, Jones has finally reinforced the team a lot. Ahead of the next season, the team is expected to […] The post Cowboys Face Major Offensive Line Test as Key Starter Sidelined With Surgery appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Dallas Cowboys will be missing one of their top offensive linemen for a portion of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:44 PMCowboys Face Major Offensive Line Test as Key Starter Sidelined With Surgery
The Dallas Cowboys have done their best for the next season, with owner Jerry Jones investing a lot into the roster this offseason. After years of criticism of being passive when it comes to the team’s performances, Jones has finally reinforced the team a lot. Ahead of the next season, the team is expected to […] The post Cowboys Face Major Offensive Line Test as Key Starter Sidelined With Surgery appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:25 PMCowboys face major blow as critical OL starter injured ahead of Week 1
The Dallas Cowboys will be missing one of their top offensive linemen for a portion of the season.
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