September 4, 2025
Smith (coach's decision) is
inactive for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Eagles.
ANALYSISThe 2023 first-rounder started in all 17 regular-season games last year, but he was in jeopardy of not making the Cowboys' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. While he ultimately made the cut, Smith will be a healthy scratch Thursday, with Week 2 against the Giants on Sunday, Sept. 14 being his next chance to play.
Solomon Thomas and
Jay Toia will serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind starters
Osa Odighizuwa and
Kenny Clark.