Cowboys' Star Lineman Out for Months | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys’ star offensive lineman Tyler Smith faces a major setback just before the season begins, requiring thumb surgery and sidelining him for 4-6 weeks on injured reserve. To plug the gap, veteran Nick Leverett from the practice squad steps in, bringing valuable experience at both center and guard. With Smith’s critical role in protecting the quarterback, the team must rally around their remaining linemen. A silver lining? The surgeon, Dr. Steven Shin, previously helped Oklahoma QB John Mateer return in just 17 days — offering hope for Smith’s swift recovery despite the tough early-season absences. 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/a29b8207b7e80ceb