Texans left tackle Tyron Smith underwent surgery on Friday to treat a left knee avulsion fracture. His damaged hamstring tendon was stitched back to his knee during surgery.
Smith might be back as soon as December. According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, the Cowboys intend to include him on their original 53-player roster before placing him on injured reserve to enable a late-season comeback.
Jerry Jones, the Cowboys owner, said via Gehlken on Thursday, "I feel horrible for Tyron." "I act so strongly because of how terrible Tyron feels about how this impacts the team. He'll be here for the postseason. That is very far away. While it puts a positive perspective on the situation, the facts also support that.
Leighton Vander Esch, a linebacker, made only slight contact with Smith during practice on Wednesday.
Since 2015, Smith has not participated in every game of a season. In the previous six seasons, including six in 2021, he missed 32 games.
Tyler Smith, a first-round draught pick who was up for the starting left guard position but was a three-year starter at left tackle in college, will start for the Cowboys.
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