The Dallas Cowboys have adjusted their roster in response to the injury of Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury that will require surgery. Smith is anticipated to be out for four to six weeks, leading to the promotion of Nick Leverett from the practice squad to the active roster.
Leverett, who began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent from Rice University in 2020, has prior experience with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he started 10 games from 2021 to 2023. While he joins the active roster, T.J. Bass is expected to step in as the starting left guard, bringing with him 10 career starts and familiarity with the Cowboys' offensive scheme.
In a related move, the Cowboys have added veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to their practice squad. Tomlinson, who was a first-round draft pick in 2015 by the Detroit Lions, has a significant amount of experience, having started 162 games over his career, including seven games last season with the Houston Texans.
These roster changes reflect the Cowboys' efforts to maintain a strong offensive line amid Smith's absence as the season begins.
