Veteran All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith is “unlikely” to return to the Dallas Cowboys for 2024, according to a recent report by NFL Networks’ Ian Rapoport.
Smith is set to become a free agent once the new league year starts on March 13. He spent all of his 13 years as a pro with the Cowboys, being the franchise’s longest-tenured player in 2023.
Since being selected as the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Smith established himself as one of the premier left tackles in the league. He started 161 games and was selected to eight Pro Bowls while also earning two First-team All-Pro selections and being named into the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
Smith dealt with various injuries in recent seasons, being limited to just two games in 2020 and four games in 2022. However, he bounced back last season, earning Second-team All-Pro after allowing just one sack.
Recent reports indicated that the Cowboys wanted to keep Smith around, while the player also expressed interest in staying put. However, the two sides couldn’t agree on the financial terms of a new deal, which will result in Smith testing free agency. He is expected to attract significant interest from teams in the market for a starting left tackle.
