Cowboys' Smith Out for Season Opener | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys’ season opener just got a lot tougher as star left guard Tyler Smith, a three-time Pro Bowler and first-round pick, will miss 4-6 weeks after thumb surgery — forcing the team to rely on backup T.J. Bass, re-signed specifically for moments like this. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Bass’s readiness and the offensive line’s depth, while also highlighting the urgency of addressing injuries before they worsen. Meanwhile, the defense, led by new coordinator Christian Parker, is being rebuilt with speed to counter mobile quarterbacks — aiming for a major turnaround after last year’s struggles. 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/24671530c69561d4