Cowboys' Line Shake-Up After Smith Injury | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys face a major offensive line shakeup after All-Pro guard Tyler Smith goes down for 4-6 weeks, forcing T.J. Bass into the starting role — a move that could reshape their entire game plan. While Bass proved effective last season, his new duties may limit his ability to pull on run plays, forcing the run game to adapt. With Smith also serving as backup tackle, his absence leaves the Cowboys scrambling at left tackle and prompts a surprise promotion of Nick Leverett to backup center. Pass protection schemes may need retooling too, potentially altering how they use running backs and receivers. This injury isn’t just about one position — it’s a domino effect across the entire offense. 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/d905a1c64d042164