Cowboys OL Shake-Up Before Season | Dallas News

Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line faces a major shakeup as All-Pro guard Tyler Smith goes on IR after thumb surgery, sidelining him for at least four games—possibly six. To plug the gap, they’ve promoted Nick Leverett to the active roster as backup guard and center, while T.J. Bass steps into Smith’s starting role. Meanwhile, veteran Laken Tomlinson, a 11-year NFL journeyman with 162 starts and a reputation for toughness, joins the practice squad to add depth and experience—despite being Jamaican-born and once a track star in high school. 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/37df57f571223122