Bass Steps In as Cowboys' Blindside Anchor | Dallas Cowboys News

Cowboys’ season opener just got a lot more interesting as All-Pro guard Tyler Smith goes down with thumb surgery, forcing T.J. Bass — a seasoned veteran with 48 games and zero holding flags in his last eight starts — into the starting lineup at blindside tackle. Dak Prescott is loving the move, calling Bass a true pro who doesn’t flinch under pressure. With the front office turning down trade offers for Bass, he’s got all the support he needs to step up against the Giants’ stout defensive line this Sunday night at 8:20 PM ET. 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/2d8db67992d93764