Cowboys Injury Update: Tyron, Tyler Smith Work in ‘Mock Game’

The latest on the injury status of Dallas Cowboys on Tyron Smith and Tyler Smith Sunday's season-opener here at the New York Giants.

NEW YORK CITY - The Dallas Cowboys remain hopeful that Tyler Smith and Tyron Smith will play in Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants. … with some positivity coming on Friday as they participated in the teams “mock game“ inside The Star.

But just to avoid misunderstanding: Dallas’ “mock draft” is the staff’s version of a walk-through.

Smith left Monday's practice with a hamstring injury, and Tuesday's MRI diagnosed the offensive tackle with a strain. On Thursday, coach Mike McCarthy told us Smith is progressing in his recovery.

"He says he feels really good. … He’s very optimistic," McCarthy said.

On Friday, though? Team owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan that their availability was “suspect.” And then McCarthy offered a bit of a pessimistic note.

“We're making progress,” he said, adding, “(but) the reality of it is, if they don’t take the necessary reps (on Saturday), then that’ll tell us a lot.” 

Tyler Smith only worked with the rehab group during Thursday's practice, But again, McCarthy is saying the 22-year-old former first-rounder could still play this weekend if he practices on Saturday.

Tyler started every game of his rookie season, seeing much of his time at left tackle in place of the then-injured Tyron Smith. This week, Tyron joined Tyler on the sideline after the All-Pro rolled an ankle.

Additionally, Dallas has defensive end Sam Williams (toe) and safety Donovan Wilson (calf) on its injury list.

Dallas has vet Chuma Edoga and two youngsters, TJ Bass and Asim Richards, in reserve along the line for Cowboys at Giants in the Week 1 “Sunday Night Football” matchup here in the New York area at 7:20 p.m. CT.