Cowboys start T.J. Bass at guard while Giants release veteran receiver Darius Slayton

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Smith will miss four to six weeks following scheduled surgery on a thumb injury. T.J. Bass is slated to replace Smith at left guard for the team's season opener against the New York Giants. The Cowboys enter the matchup as slight road favorites while continuing to evaluate potential roster adjustments through the trade market. Meanwhile, the Giants released seven-year veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday. The team recently added defensive line support and expects production from Malik Nabers as the receiver group looks to manage lineup changes. Elsewhere in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback for Week 1. Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray remains in concussion protocol following a UTV accident, and the Arizona Cardinals report optimism regarding the availability of running back Jeremiyah Love for the upcoming game.

• 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Headlines: T.J. Bass to replace Smith to open season; Giants cut 7-year WR