Smith Out Months, Bass Steps In | El Paso News

0:00It's September 7th. El Paso News. Today starts now. AI-powered and ready. Dallas Cowboys left guard. Tyler Smith is facing a setback. He's going to need surgery on his left thumb and will be sideline for at least a month, possibly up to six weeks. This means he'll miss the first four games of the season and potentially more. The injury apparently happened sometime during training camp and Smith tried to play through it. But with the season opener just around the corner, the team decided it was best to get the surgery done now to ensure he's healthy for the long haul. It's a tough break for a player who's made the pro bowl in each of his first two seasons. This definitely puts a wrench in the Cowboys' offensive line plans. They've already had some questions about the line's depth this summer and now they have to figure out how to replace a key player like Smith. TJ Bass, a veteran with some starting experience, is expected to step in and fill Smith's shoes. The team resigned Bass earlier this year so they clearly have confidence in him to hold down the fort. Smith could potentially return around week five, but given the

1:04schedule, a more realistic return might be closer to mid-October. It's a significant loss, but the Cowboys are hoping for a quick recovery so he can get back on the field and contribute to their success.