Cowboys guard Tyler Smith set to make his season debut against the Bucs coming off thumb surgery
Tyler Smith returns after thumb surgery as Dallas restores its projected starting lineup and waives Emari Demercado to clear a roster spot.
- On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys activated All-Pro guard Tyler Smith from Injured Reserve ahead of tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking his season debut at left guard.
- Smith underwent surgery to repair a thumb ligament during training camp, with the decision coming the week of Dallas's season-opening 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.
- To accommodate Smith's return, the Cowboys waived running back Emari Demercado to make room on the 53-man roster; Tyler Goodson now assumes the RB2 role after outpacing Demercado with 9 carries for 34 yards versus 5 carries for 15 yards.
- Smith reclaims his left guard position from T.J. Bass, reuniting the entire projected starting offensive line as Dallas addresses its run-blocking ranked 31st in ESPN's advanced metric.
- Dallas also promoted cornerback Reddy Steward and safety Juanyeh Thomas from the practice squad for tonight's game, with Smith returning as a three-time Pro Bowl selection to bolster the lineup.
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Cowboys activate LG Tyler Smith from IR
The Dallas Cowboys activated three-time Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve prior to Thursday's game against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his thumb during training camp. The Cowboys (2-2) opened the 21-day practice window on Monday for Smith, who was listed as questionable to face
Report: Cowboys to activate LG Tyler Smith from IR
By Field Level Media Oct 08 (Field Level Media) - The Dallas Cowboys will activate three-time Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve prior to Thursday's game against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network reported. Smith underwen...
Cowboys Are Activating Pro Bowl LG Tyler Smith From IR, Will Play vs Bucs
The Dallas Cowboys offense just got much better. The Cowboys are activating Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve and he will make his season debut on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. This will be the season debut for Smith, who has been on injured reserve […]
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Cowboys guard Tyler Smith set to make his season debut against the Bucs coming off thumb surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith is set to make his season debut against Tampa Bay on Thursday night after the three-time Pro Bowler was activated coming off left thumb surgery just before the opener.
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