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Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith will miss time following thumb surgery

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith will miss time following thumb surgery
Summary

Dallas Cowboys starting left guard Tyler Smith is expected to miss four to six weeks following thumb surgery. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed the injury on Monday, noting that Smith will be placed on the injured reserve list with a designation to return. The move removes one of the league's top-rated interior offensive linemen from the active roster during the early portion of the 2026 season. TJ Bass is set to fill the starting role at left guard while Smith recovers. The team opens its schedule against the New York Giants on Sunday, followed by games against the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Green Bay Packers. Smith, who recently signed a four-year contract extension, was ranked as the top interior offensive lineman in the league prior to the season.

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Status Watch
  • •Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and miss four to six weeks.
  • •The Cowboys are placing Smith on the injured reserve list.
  • •TJ Bass will take over the starting left guard position.
  • •Dallas faces the New York Giants in the season opener this Sunday.
  • •Smith signed a $96 million contract extension earlier this year.
Latest Updates
  • 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Dallas adds former 1st-round pick after Tyler Smith injury
  • 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Forced to Put Offseason Decision to the Test After Brutal Tyler Smith Injury
  • 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys lose star offensive lineman to injury days before season opener
  • 8:46 PMESPN — Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Smith headed for IR
  • 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys guard Tyler Smith will miss at least a month with thumb injury that needs surgery
  • 8:27 PMCBS NFL — Cowboys three-time Pro Bowler Tyler Smith to undergo thumb surgery, out 4-6 weeks
  • 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys LG Tyler Smith to undergo thumb surgery, expected to miss 4-6 weeks
  • 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Smith out at least four weeks
What they're saying
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The Dallas Cowboys are well-renowned for their offensive line. The team has one of the best blocking units on a year-to-year basis. However, the offensive line was hit with some bad injury news just ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. Tyler Smith, their starting left guard, is headed to the injured reserve because of thumb […] The post Cowboys news: Dallas adds former 1st-round pick after Tyler Smith injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith will undergo surgery on his injured thumb, forcing the team to place him on Injured Reserve. The sudden loss leaves a massive hole along the offensive line just as final roster decisions take effect. Smith’s absence will see backup offensive lineman T.J. Bass need to step up in […] The post Cowboys Forced to Put Offseason Decision to the Test After Brutal Tyler Smith Injury appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday the three-time Pro Bowler would go on injured reserve, which means he would have to miss at least four games. Smith could be out up to six weeks after surgery that is scheduled for Tuesday, Schottenheimer said.

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