Quick Info
| Profession | American professional football guard |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/04/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith returned from injured reserve and made his 2026 season debut for the Dallas Cowboys in a Thursday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had missed the minimum four games after left thumb surgery before the regular season. The Cowboys had listed him as questionable beforehand, and he was activated after a 21-day practice window.
Tyler Smith underwent thumb surgery and was expected to miss four to six weeks. Reports also noted that he had recently dealt with knee surgery and knee tendonitis during the 2025 season, indicating he has been managing multiple injuries while remaining a key part of Dallas's offensive line.
Tyler Smith agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys. The deal included $81.2 million guaranteed and made him the highest-paid guard in the NFL at the time. The extension followed consecutive Pro Bowl seasons and reflected his importance on the Cowboys' offensive line.
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Bio/Wiki
| Current Team | Dallas Cowboys (NFL) |
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| Position | Left guard |
| Draft | Selected in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys |
| College | University of Tulsa (Golden Hurricane) |
| Honours | Multiple Pro Bowl selections as a guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Tulsa |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2022, first round, Dallas Cowboys |
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| Early Career | Played left tackle as a rookie, then moved to left guard in his second season |
| Contract | Signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history at the time |
| 2026 Season | Underwent thumb surgery before the season opener and was placed on injured reserve; activated and returned to play in October 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 out of the University of Tulsa. | |
| 2. As a rookie he filled in at left tackle after Tyron Smith was injured during training camp. | |
| 3. His four missed games in 2026 were a career high at that point. |
