Tyler Smith Injury Update

Dallas left guard Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and miss four to six weeks, Brian Schottenheimer said September 7th. T.J. Bass is expected to replace him.

Last reviewed by PFM: September 7, 2026

Current Status

StatusInjured

Injurythumb

Practice—

Game status—

Expected return4-6 weeks

Verified Sources

Tyler Smith expected to miss 4-6 weeks with injury 2026-09-07T14:37:00-04:00
Cowboys LG Tyler Smith to undergo thumb surgery, miss 4-6 weeks 2026-09-07T15:57:00-04:00

PFM Impact

Major impact

Ratings affected

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Smith is a three-time Pro Bowl guard in the middle of PFM's No. 5 offense, so a four-to-six-week absence removes a major part of Dallas' biggest strength. PFM will review Offense, Roster Strength and Team Score before Week 1.

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