October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Jets sign former Cowboys LT Tyron Smith

Veteran left tackle Tyron Smith is leaving Dallas after 13 seasons to sign with the New York Jets, NFL Network and ESPN reported on Friday.

Terms of the deal were not yet known for Smith, the decorated lineman who will take on the job of protecting Aaron Rodgers’ blind side in 2024.

Smith, 33, is a five-time All-Pro selection — two first-team and three second-team choices, including a second-team nod in 2023. He has been voted to eight Pro Bowls since taking over the Cowboys’ left tackle job.

Smith has not played more than 13 games in a single regular season since 2015 due to injuries. He played in just two in 2020 (neck surgery), 11 in 2021 (ankle injuries) and four in 2022 (torn hamstring).

The Jets, who ranked tied for 29th in sacks allowed (64) last year, have remade their offensive line in the first week of this offseason.

After releasing guard Laken Tomlinson, New York signed free agent guard John Simpson, who started all 17 games for the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. Then they acquired right tackle Morgan Moses from Baltimore in exchange for a fourth-round pick swap and a sixth-rounder.

Moses spent one season with the Jets in 2021.

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Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Cowboys don’t plan to re-sign LT Tyron Smith

The Dallas Cowboys are planning to split with eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith, making the veteran a free agent when the new league year begins March 13, NFL Network reported Saturday.

Last month, The Dallas Morning News reported that Smith didn’t plan to retire and had hoped to return for a 14th season with the Cowboys.

The protector of Dak Prescott’s blind side, the 33-year-old Smith likely should have several suitors in free agency.

Including 13 in 2023, Smith has started in all 161 games he has played since Dallas drafted him ninth overall in 2011.

Smith, however, has not played a full season since 2015 due to injuries and since Dallas drafted his heir apparent, Tyler Smith, in the first round in 2022.

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October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Cowboys’ Tyron Smith wants to return for 14th season

Eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith does not plan to retire and hopes to return for a 14th season with the Cowboys in 2024, the Dallas Morning News reported.

Smith, 33, is scheduled to become a free agent in March.

Including 13 in 2023, Smith has started in all 161 games he has played since Dallas drafted him ninth overall in 2011.

Returning to the Cowboys is no guarantee. Smith has not played a full season since 2015 due to injuries and Dallas drafted his heir apparent, Tyler Smith, in the first round in 2022.

Head coach Mike McCarthy addressed the veteran lineman’s situation at his season-ending press conference last month.

“I think the biggest thing for Tyron is, talking about the path of the season and the training plan that was in place for him, this is clearly his best season that I have experienced with him since 2020,” McCarthy said. “So, he felt good about that. I think the fact that he’s not going into the offseason with offseason surgeries is a plus. We’ll continue to talk as we move forward.”

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Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) on the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys LT Tyron Smith (back) questionable vs. Lions

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith was limited in practice on Thursday and listed as questionable to play against the visiting Detroit Lions on Saturday.

Smith is nursing a back injury that prevented him from playing in Dallas’ 22-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

A two-time first-team All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Smith has started all 11 games in which he has played this season. Smith, 33, was selected by the Cowboys with the ninth overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Southern California.

Smith’s backup, Chuma Edoga, was a full participant in Thursday’s practice and has no injury designation. He was limited on Wednesday due to a toe injury.

Also on Thursday, the Cowboys (10-5) ruled out defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (knee, ankle) and running back Rico Dowdle (ankle).

The Lions (11-4), in turn, ruled out safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral), linebacker James Houston (ankle) and tight end Brock Wright (hip) and listed cornerback Cam Sutton (toe) as questionable.

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Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) looks on after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys LT Tyron Smith (back) ruled out vs. Dolphins

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at the Miami Dolphins because of a back injury.

A two-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Smith was listed as doubtful before he was downgraded on Saturday after not practicing this week.
Smith, who turned 33 on Dec. 12, will miss his fourth game this season. The Cowboys said that Chuma Edoga will start in his place, while starting right guard Zack Martin (quadriceps) remains listed as questionable.

Also Saturday, the Cowboys (10-4) elevated running back Malik Davis and nose tackle Carl Davis from the practice squad to the active roster.

Dallas ruled out defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins (knee, ankle) on Friday for the game versus the Dolphins (10-4).

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Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) on the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys LT Tyron Smith (back) doubtful vs. Dolphins

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith is listed as doubtful and right guard Zack Martin questionable to play against the host Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Smith is nursing a back injury. The two-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection is trending toward sitting out his fourth game of the season.

Martin suffered a quadriceps injury in last weekend’s game against the Buffalo Bills when he was hit by Gregory Rousseau with 2:53 remaining in the first quarter. The six-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday before being limited in Friday’s walkthrough.

Also Friday, the Cowboys (10-4) ruled out defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (knee, ankle) and listed safety Malik Hooker (ankle), defensive end Viliami Fehoko (knee) and offensive tackle Matt Waletzko (shoulder) as questionable to face the Dolphins (10-4).

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October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys LT Tyron Smith (neck) iffy for Eagles

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith did not practice Wednesday due to a neck injury.

Smith worked with the rehab group instead but has a chance to join the padded practice on Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters.

Backup offensive lineman Chuma Edoga practiced in limited fashion. Both players participated in a walkthrough on Wednesday as the Cowboys (5-2) prepare to visit the Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) on Sunday.

Smith, 32, did not play in Weeks 3-4 or last Sunday’s 43-20 win against the Los Angeles Rams.

The eight-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro has started 152 games with the Cowboys since 2011.

Edoga, 26, has played in all seven games (five starts) in his first season with the Cowboys. He left Sunday’s win on a cart after sustaining an injury to his right leg in the fourth quarter.

He has appeared in 33 games (18 starts) with the New York Jets (2019-21), Atlanta Falcons (2022) and Dallas.

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October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys OT Tyron Smith (neck) inactive vs. Rams

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams because of a neck injury sustained during the week.

He was listed as questionable for the game against the Rams (3-4) after limited participation in practice. He was added to the injury report on Thursday.

Smith, 32, has started four games this season. He missed games in Weeks 3-4 against the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots, respectively, because of a knee injury. Dallas (4-2) had a bye last week.

Smith was a first-team All-Pro in 2014 and 2016, and has been selected for eight Pro Bowl games.

The Cowboys also listed the following players as inactive: quarterback Trey Lance, running back Deuce Vaughn, wide receiver Jalen Brooks, defensive lineman Villiami Fehoko and cornerbacks Noah Igbinoghene and Eric Scott.

The Rams’ inactives are running back Zach Evans, linebacker Nick Hampton, defensive end Earnest Brown and offensive lineman Zach Thomas and starting right tackle Rob Havenstein (calf injury).

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Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys add LT Tyron Smith (ankle) to injury report

Left tackle Tyron Smith was added to the injury report by the Cowboys on Thursday, leaving Dallas without both starters on the left side of the offensive line.

The Cowboys play the New York Giants on Sunday night and Smith could still be ready despite missing practice with an ankle injury.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that left guard Tyler Smith, limited to work with trainers this week, should be available Sunday night. McCarthy said Tyler Smith plans to practice Saturday and would be ready to start a day later.

Tyron Smith, 32, has played 17 total games the past three seasons due to injuries. He played in four regular-season games in 2022, returning late in the season from a training camp injury.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was intercepted twice in his only game versus New York in 2022. But he has won 10 starts in a row against the Giants with a TD-to-INT ratio of 22-5.

Safety Donovan Wilson (calf) missed practice Thursday because of a “positive personal matter,” McCarthy said.

Defensive end Sam Williams (toe) was limited to working with the rehab group.

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Aug 21, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) blocs Houston Texans outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (50) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys T Tyron Smith agrees to cap-friendly deal

Dallas Cowboys eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith will return for his 13th season under a restructured contract.

Smith has agreed to lower his base salary from the scheduled $13.6 million, which decreases his $17.605M cap number, according to NFL Network. With play-time incentives, Smith could exceed the scheduled compensation of the original deal.

The 2023 season is the final year of an eight-year contract Smith signed in 2014.

Smith, 32, tore his hamstring before the start of last season but returned in December and played in four games, volunteering to move to right tackle to replace the injured Terence Steele.

The ninth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Southern California, the 6-foot-5, 320-pound Smith has started all 148 games he has played in for the Cowboys. He was selected to the Pro Bowl every season from 2013-19 as well as in 2021.

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