Cowboys starting left guard Tyler Smith, who hasn’t played a single snap this season after undergoing thumb surgery before the season even kicked off, is officially listed as questionable for their Thursday Night Football matchup. This is huge, man, because after being sidelined for so long, Smith fully participated in practice on Wednesday, marking his first full session since his 21-day return-to-practice window just opened this week. The dude is trending toward making his 2026 debut, and that’s a massive shift for that offensive line.
The O-Line Just Got A Jolt
Imagine being out the entire season after getting thumb surgery before it even started. That’s been Smith’s story until now. But seeing him get in a full practice? That’s not just participation, that’s a signal. It means he’s pushing hard, and the medical staff is clearing him to potentially get back on the field way sooner than many expected. For a team needing all the help they can get, especially up front, Smith’s potential return after being a ghost on the injury report is a game-changer. It shows he’s not just trying to get back, he’s ready to go.
Other Injury Woes (and Wins)
While Smith’s situation is the big headline, the Cowboys aren’t out of the woods completely on the injury front. They’ve officially ruled out three players for Thursday night: cornerback Cobie Durant and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, both dealing with hamstring issues, and offensive tackle Drew Shelton, also out with a hamstring. Plus, wide receiver Jonathan Mingo got hit with an illness, didn’t practice Wednesday, and is now questionable to play. That’s a lot of depth taking a hit. On the brighter side, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who was dealing with a thigh issue, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., with an ankle problem, both had full practices all week and carry no injury designation. They’re good to go, which is at least some good news amidst the chaos.
This Thursday night game just got a whole lot more interesting, didn’t it? All eyes are going to be on that Cowboys offensive line, wondering if Tyler Smith makes his long-awaited debut. Getting him back, even in a questionable capacity, could be the spark that team needs. Don’t miss it.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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