After 13 seasons, Tyron Smith's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys appears to be over.
The Cowboys are expected to move in a different direction after meeting with Smith's agent at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday, a person familiar with the matter said. dallas morning news.
The eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro is scheduled to become a free agent on March 13th. news In February, it was reported that Smith wanted to play one more season with the Cowboys.
The club is interested in re-signing Smith, but it became clear at the combine that the two teams were far apart on the financial framework of how that would happen, a source said. people spoke. news. The team hasn't ruled out a reunion, but it would require a major gap to be bridged.
When healthy, Smith is considered one of the better left tackles. However, since 2015, he has only been available for 82 of 131 games. Smith has missed 23 games over the past three seasons due to injuries to his ankle, knee and hamstring. He tore his hamstring late in 2022 training camp and required surgery. He returned to the starting lineup for the final four games of that season.
Last season, Smith started 13 games but missed four with knee, back and neck issues. Smith last played a full season in 2015.
Staff writers Michael Gehlken and Calvin Watkins contributed to this post.
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