The Dallas Cowboys have several big-name free agents the franchise will have to make decisions on, but no name is bigger than left tackle Tyron Smith. The 33-year-old would attract interest on the open market, and it does appear he will be playing elsewhere for the first time in his NFL career. According to NFL Media, Smith is unlikely to return to Dallas in 2024.
This is a notable development, as Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said earlier this week that the franchise wanted to keep Smith, calling him a Hall of Famer. However, Dallas will apparently be reallocating its financial resources elsewhere. The Dallas Morning News reported that it became clear at the NFL Combine that the two sides stand drastically apart in regards to financial framework.
Smith is a five-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler who was selected by Dallas with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of USC. He has started in all 161 career games played for the Cowboys, but has not played a full season since 2015. Smith was held to four games played in 2022 due to a torn hamstring, and a neck issue…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-03-02 18:18:54
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