Tyler Smith Injury Update, Latest Return Timeline for Cowboys Pro Bowl Guard After Surgery Decision

The Dallas Cowboys will be without one of their top protectors for star quarterback Dak Prescott to start the 2026 season. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters on Monday that left guard Tyler Smith is set to have surgery on his thumb and will be placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the year. TJ Bass will start at left guard in Dallas' season opener against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report one of your preferred sources on Google by selecting Bleacher Report on the "source preferences" page here.