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Cowboys place Tyler Smith on injured reserve before Giants season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Cowboys place Tyler Smith on injured reserve before Giants season opener

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys will be without All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith for their primetime season opener against the New York Giants. Smith is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left thumb Tuesday, a procedure that will sideline him for at least four weeks. The team is placing the 25-year-old on injured reserve to account for his recovery time. TJ Bass is expected to start at left guard in Smith's absence. This operation marks Smith's second surgery this year following a knee procedure that took place after the Pro Bowl. The three-time Pro Bowl selection signed a four-year, $96 million contract in September 2025 and was recently ranked by league personnel as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL.

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Status Watch

•Tyler Smith will undergo left thumb surgery on Tuesday.
•The Cowboys are placing Smith on injured reserve for at least four weeks.
•TJ Bass will start at left guard against the New York Giants.
•Smith was recently voted the NFL's No. 1 interior offensive lineman by league executives and coaches.

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