Bass Steps In as Cowboys Adjust | Dallas Cowboys News

Cowboys brace for a tough opener without Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith, sidelined 4-6 weeks after thumb surgery—but they’ve got T.J. Bass ready to step in. The second-round tendered offseason signal Dallas’ faith in him, and his solid pass-blocking stats last year prove he’s up to the task. Coach Schottenheimer is confident Bass can handle the pressure, with reps already under his belt during camp. Smith could return as early as Week 5 on IR, but that leaves fewer spots for other players to come back this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6373f2f99be17e69