Cowboys' Lineup Shakeup Ahead of Season Opener | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys brace for a major offensive line shakeup as starting left guard Tyler Smith goes on injured reserve after thumb surgery, forcing T.J. Bass into the spotlight — a solid veteran but no replacement for Smith’s four-year consistency. Meanwhile, tight end Luke Schoonmaker’s absence adds depth pressure, with Jake Ferguson and Brevyn Spann-Ford stepping in. Minor injuries to Ajani Cornelius and Jonathan Bullard compound the prep chaos. The real test? Can Bass anchor the left side and keep Dak Prescott protected in their season opener — stability over stats. 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/93a09526e04c6641