Cowboys' Smith Out for Weeks | Dallas News

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Tyler Smith is set for thumb surgery and could miss up to six weeks, sidelining him for the first four games of the season. Coach Brian Schottenheimer admits the injury nagged Smith during training camp, but the team hoped he could play through it — a common approach, though risky for an OL reliant on grip strength. Fans are frustrated the surgery wasn’t done sooner, but even earlier intervention might’ve led to IR anyway. The good news? Surgeon Dr. Steven Shin, known for fast recoveries (including with QB John Mateer), could help Smith return sooner than expected. Backup T.J. Bass, who shined last season, is ready to step in — a smart offseason move that keeps the Cowboys’ offensive line intact. 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/c5775f35040c9a2a