Tyler Smith aims for season debut with Cowboys against Buccaneers on TNF
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Tyler Smith, the Pro Bowl guard for the Cowboys, is expected to make his season debut against the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Smith underwent surgery on his left thumb last month, which has kept him sidelined. His return is expected to bolster the Cowboys' offensive line as they face a division rival. The matchup marks a critical early-season clash between the two teams.
- •Tyler Smith hopes to return from thumb surgery.
- •The Cowboys face the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.
- •Smith's absence has been a concern for the Cowboys' offensive line.
- 11:35 PMESPN NFL — LG Smith hoping to make season debut for Cowboys on 'TNF' against Bucs
"Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith hopes to make his season debut Thursday against the Buccaneers after having surgery last month on his left thumb.
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