2026 Fantasy Outlook
Smith has earned three straight Pro Bowl selections and remains firmly entrenched as Dallas' starting left guard. The 2022 first-round pick could also see time at left tackle if Tyler Guyton continues to struggle. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $96 million contract with the Cowboys in September of 2025.Smith (thumb) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
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Smith, who was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, finished Week 5 prep with a full practice Wednesday. The questionable tag gives him a chance to be activated from IR and make his 2026 debut Thursday. Smith's return would likely result in T.J. Bass reverting to a depth role on the offensive line.
Smith, who was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, finished Week 5 prep with a full practice Wednesday. The questionable tag gives him a chance to be activated from IR and make his 2026 debut Thursday. Smith's return would likely result in T.J. Bass reverting to a depth role on the offensive line.
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Height
6' 5"Weight
328 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.02 secShuttle Time
4.65 secCone Drill
7.78 secVertical Jump
27.5 inHand Length
10.75 inArm Length
34.00 in
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The new anchor of the Dallas offensive line following Zack Martin's retirement, Smith has developed into one of the best guards in the league. The 24th overall pick in the 2022 Draft has missed only four games in his first three NFL seasons, and his importance to Dak Prescott's protection scheme only increases while left tackle Tyler Guyton endures some growing pains.
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Limited in practice Monday
Smith (thumb) was a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Cleared to practice
The Cowboys designated Smith (thumb) for return to practice Monday.
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Could return in Week 5
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Smith (thumb) is progressing well and could return from injured reserve for the team's Week 5 game against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Officially placed on IR
The Cowboys placed Smith (thumb) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Set to miss time due to thumb surgery
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Smith is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured thumb and will miss 4-to-6 weeks, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Next in line for extension
Smith is likely to be the next Cowboy to get a contract extension, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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After failing to reach a deal with Micah Parsons and trading him to Green Bay, Dallas quickly turned around and inked cornerback DaRon Bland to a four-year extension this week, and Smith could be the next young player locked up. The 2022 first-round pick has developed into one of the best interior offensive linemen in the league, earning Pro Bowl honors at left guard in each of the last two seasons.
After failing to reach a deal with Micah Parsons and trading him to Green Bay, Dallas quickly turned around and inked cornerback DaRon Bland to a four-year extension this week, and Smith could be the next young player locked up. The 2022 first-round pick has developed into one of the best interior offensive linemen in the league, earning Pro Bowl honors at left guard in each of the last two seasons.