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Tyron Smith is not planning to retire from football yet as the NFL star approaches free agency, with the left tackle still hoping to prolong his career with the Dallas Cowboys. The 33-year-old will become a free agent next month if he is not offered a new contract and, while no offer is forthcoming, he is holding out hope for an extension from the AFC franchise.
The eight-time Pro Bowler enjoyed his best season for several years in 2023 when he featured 13 times for the Cowboys and made second-team All-Pro.
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According to a report from Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, Smith has ‘no plans’ to hang up his cleats and is eyeing a late change of heart from his team.
And recent comments from coach Mike McCarthy, who is staying for the 2024-25 campaign, suggest he may have a shot at earning a deal if he can stay injury-free in the offseason.
“I think the biggest thing for Tyron is, talking about the path of the season and the training plan that was in place for him, this is clearly his best season that I have experienced with him since 2020,” McCarthy said last month at his season-ending news conference.
“So, he felt good about that. I think the fact that he’s not going into the offseason with offseason surgeries is a plus. We’ll continue to talk as we move forward.”
A worrying injury record
Smith may have put his injury problems behind him after struggling to shake off a number of recurring issues that have plagued his peak years in the NFL. He hasn’t played a full season since 2015 and missed 51 games of 131 in the same period.
However, there will be some concerns about how the Cowboys recruited a long-term replacement – and Smith’s departure as a free agent may be in their best interests.
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The Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith in the first round in 2022 to eventually take over for Smith at left tackle. Tyler Smith played mostly left tackle as a rookie when his namesake was ruled out for 13 games with a torn hamstring that required surgery.
Despite Tyron’s injury history, his recent return to form could make him an attractive proposition for teams looking to fill a slot.
