The Dallas Cowboys offensive line has taken a major hit before the 2026 season gets fully underway.

On this episode of the Dallas Cowboys Daily Blitz, Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down Tyler Smith’s thumb surgery, why the three-time Pro Bowl guard will miss at least four games, and what his absence means for the Cowboys offense.

We also look at T.J. Bass stepping into the starting lineup, his experience next to Cooper Beebe and Tyler Guyton, and whether Dallas has enough depth to survive without one of its best offensive linemen.

Plus: why the Cowboys shouldn’t rush Smith back, how this could affect the run game and pass protection, and what Brian Schottenheimer’s confidence in Bass really means.

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