Dallas Cowboys activate All-Pro guard Tyler Smith for Thursday game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith was activated from injured reserve on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and is expected to play in the team's primetime game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith had missed the first four games after undergoing surgery on his left thumb, an injury suffered during a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints in August. His return is a significant boost for the Cowboys, who have struggled offensively, particularly in the running game. The Cowboys, with a 2-2 record, face the winless Buccaneers, who will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield.