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Cowboys To Activate Tyler Smith From IR

Tyler Smith returned to practice earlier this week. The Cowboys’ best offensive lineman will now be eligible to play as early as tonight. Smith is being activated from injured reserve, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. He had his practice window…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 2:57 PM
Cowboys To Activate Tyler Smith From IR
Key Things to Know
  • The Cowboys are activating offensive lineman Tyler Smith from injured reserve ahead of Thursday night's game.
  • Smith underwent thumb surgery and recently participated fully in practice after his 21-day window opened.
  • His activation leaves Dallas with five remaining injured reserve return designations for the regular season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys are activating offensive lineman Tyler Smith from injured reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Smith returned to practice earlier in the week and was a full participant on Wednesday. Following thumb surgery that sidelined him to start the season, Smith is eligible to make his 2026 debut on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Smith's return provides a key reinforcement at left guard alongside left tackle Tyler Guyton. Dallas currently averages 30.5 points per game during a 2-2 start to the season. Activating Smith uses one of the Cowboys' designated return slots, leaving the franchise with five remaining activations for the regular season.

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