Cowboys lose star offensive lineman to injury days before season opener

It’s going to be an un-happy new year for Dallas Cowboys fans.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed on Monday, Sept. 7 that offensive lineman Tyler Smith will be sidelined for four to six weeks because of thumb surgery.

Smith, the 2023 second-team All-Pro, will have surgery Tuesday to correct an injury to his left thumb, per Schottenheimer. He will be placed on Injured Reserve (IR) with a designation to return. On IR, Smith will have to miss the minimum four games before he can return.

“We know he’s a quick healer, and we want to get it fixed and he’ll be back before too long,” Schottenheimer told reporters Monday.

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