Report: Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith out indefinitely

The Dallas Cowboys will be without All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith for several months, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer. Sources revealed that Smith tore his left hamstring in practice on Wednesday.

Although the initial exam of Tyron Smith‘s knee injury revealed no damage to his ACL, a hamstring tear is still bad news for the Cowboys. Smith went down on the practice field with a non-contact injury to his knee. He walked off the practice field under his own power but will now miss an indefinite amount of time.

Smith will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury on Thursday, sources also told the reporters.

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The former USC Trojan was just getting over an ankle injury that he suffered during a joint practice versus the Denver Broncos.

Tyron Smith is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection but he’s dealt with many injuries throughout his career. He has not played a full season since 2015. He’s had a myriad of knee, ankle, neck, and elbow injuries. He missed 14 games in 2020 because of neck surgery and six games last season due to an ankle injury and COVID.

With Smith out indefinitely, the Cowboys are going to continue breaking in former Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith. Smith was the No. 24 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Many questioned the Cowboys’ selection of Tyler Smith

Going into draft weekend, most viewed Tyler Smith as a second-round prospect, but that didn’t stop the Cowboys from taking him in Round 1. The pick was met with a lot of criticism and surprise throughout the NFL ranks.

Smith likely needs some time to truly develop and reach his true potential, but the Cowboys love the high-end upside. He has played both tackle and guard, providing some needed versatility on the offensive front.

The Cowboys will need him to step up in a major way with the Pro Bowl lineman sidelined.