Cowboys' Offensive Line Crisis | Dallas Cowboys News

0:00On September 7th, alright, let's talk about the Dallas Cowboys. They're facing some early adversity. Their pro-bow left guard, Tyler Smith, is going to be sidelined for about a third of the season. He's getting surgery on Tuesday, which means he'll be on the injured reserve list for at least four to six weeks. This is a big blow, especially since he's considered their best offensive mind-man. This injury forces the Cowboys to adjust their game plan right out of the gate. Smith's absence means he'll miss crucial early games, including matchups against the Giants, commanders, Ravens and Texans. The hope is he'll be back around week six, potentially for the game against the Green Bay Packers. Now, the big question is, who steps up? TJ Bass, who was brought back this off-season, will take over at left guard. He's shown he can be a solid starter, but he's definitely not Tyler Smith. This also creates a ripple effect. Smith could play left tackle in a pinch, so losing him means the team needs another reliable backup for that position.

1:01With Smith out, Juan Yamoris, who was on the practice squad, is now slated to be the backup left tackle. They can elevate him a few times before needing to sign him permanently. Additionally, Nick Levert is likely to become the primary backup for any interior offensive line spot. This means they might need to use their roster elevations online, more than they planned. The situation is further complicated by questions about other players readiness. Some new additions might not be game ready, forcing the team to carry more linemen on their active roster than usual. This reshapes their depth chart significantly for the start of the season, and they'll have to navigate these early games without a key piece of their offensive line. From your team, powered by AI, this is Dallas Cowboys News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.