Cowboys Lose Smith, Trust Bass | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Your Gridiron Update. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, so the Dallas Cowboys are going to be without their Pro Bowl left guard, Tyler Smith, for about four to six weeks. He's set to get surgery on his left thumb this Tuesday. This isn't a new thing. The thumb's been bothering him since training camp, but they decided to get it fixed now to make sure he's good for the long haul. The team's got a lot of faith in TJ Bass to step up and fill that left guard spot while Smith is out. Bass is a veteran, and he's played a solid amount of football for them. They even put a second round tender on him when he was a restrictive free agent, which shows how much they value him. Shadenheimer, the head coach, made it clear they're not worried about Bass holding down the fort. He's putting good work. He's played alongside other key guys on the offensive line, and they trust his ability to protect the quarterback. It's all about having that depth and confidence in the next man up. Smith's surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, and the timeline means he could potentially

1:03be back for the week five Thursday night game, or maybe the week six. Sunday night matchup. It all depends on how fast he heals up after the procedure. So, while it's a blow to lose a player like Smith, the Cowboys seem prepared. They've got a guy in TJ Bass they believe in, and they're focused on getting Smith back healthy and ready to go when he can.