Cowboys' Smith Injury Explained | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Smith is headed to injured reserve after thumb surgery — a move that’s sparked fan outrage and questions about team oversight. But insider Bryan Broaddus offers a more nuanced take: the injury likely occurred during offseason workouts at The Star, not during practices, and with only two padded sessions since returning from Arizona, it was hard to spot. Jerry Jones admitted they thought Smith could push through the pain, but surgery now is the smarter long-term play. While timing may be questionable, Broaddus suggests this isn’t necessarily mismanagement — just bad luck and the brutal reality of NFL toughness. The real test? Can Dallas bounce back without Smith? 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/f1bb6a4731dd5bb4