Bass Steps In as Cowboys Face Line Crisis | NFL News

Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line faces a major test as All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith goes on IR for 4-6 weeks due to thumb surgery, forcing backup T.J. Bass — signed to a lucrative second-round tender — into the starting role. With roster cuts fresh and a brutal early schedule looming, Bass must step up immediately, lining up next to Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe. Despite having just 10 career starts, Bass proved his worth last season with zero sacks allowed in 190 pass-blocking snaps. Coach Schottenheimer has full confidence in him, and his performance in the first few games could define the team’s success before Smith returns around Week 5 or 6. 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/e60ac02b02aac046