Dallas Cowboys star Tyler Smith gets promising injury update

All-Pro offensive lineman Tyler Smith received a promising injury update as the Dallas Cowboys ramp up practice ahead of Week 11 vs. the Houston Texans.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith before the game against the San Francisco 49ers. / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Good news for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2024-25 NFL season has been few and far between, but the team received a positive injury update ahead of Week 11.

All-Pro offensive guard Tyler Smith was working with the rehab group during Wednesday's practice session with a heavy wrap on his knee.

On Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy provided an update on Smith's injury and revealed he will return to practice.

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Smith had an extra day for his knee to recover with the Cowboys playing on Monday Night Football against the Houston Texans.

Tyler Smith will practice today, per MM.

The All-Pro guard rehabbed on Wednesday with his knee heavily wrapped. He has been the most consistent performer on the #Cowboys offensive line this season.

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) November 14, 2024

Smith has been key for the Cowboys this season and has been one of the team's top performers in a year full of disappointment.

And with Cooper Rush and/or Trey Lance taking snaps under center, the Cowboys are going to need any reinforcements they can get to keep their quarterbacks upright.

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