- Location: FRISCO, Texas
A transition in leadership was marked at The Star, the Dallas Cowboys’ facility, when Tyron Smith announced his retirement.- The Cowboys honored eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith with a one-day contract to allow him to retire with the team he served for 13 out of 14 seasons (2011-2024).
- Acknowledging his successor, he stated, Tyler Smith, who was drafted 24th overall in 2022, has been the promising lineman to lead the next generation.
- Tyron remarked on Tyler’s work ethic and potential: “He has potential to be one of the greats, and I just can’t wait to see that show.”
- Zack Martin also acknowledged Tyler’s talent, emphasizing, “He’s got freaky ability, and he’s a dominant player… he’s just getting better every single year.”
- If Tyler maintains this caliber of play, he could join Tyron and Zack in the ranks of legendary Cowboys offensive linemen.
