Tyler Smith was activated from injured reserve by the Dallas Cowboys on October 8, 2026, after being designated to return on October 5. He is listed at G on the Cowboys’ active roster as of October 10, 2026. He had been listed on the Cowboys roster when checked September 20, 2026, before his injured-reserve stint.
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UPDATEDUpdated Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 am EDT
Selected report: Dallas Cowboys · Active roster · Season 2026
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Season 2026 · Week 5
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Season 2026 · Week 4
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Season 2026 · Week 3
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Season 2026 · Week 2
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Season 2026 · Week 1
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Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 am EDT Observed
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Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
