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Tyron Smith Development Emerges During Cowboys Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Oct 25, 2025 12:19 AM ET

Jerry Jones watched on as his Dallas Cowboys jumped to 3-3-1 under first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer, defeating Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders 44-22 in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. Now, the Cowboys turn their focus to Week 8, hitting the road to take on Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos.

Dak Prescott has been one of the NFL’s better quarterbacks through seven games despite multiple injuries along the offensive line. Even left tackle Tyler Guyton was forced to miss a game after suffering a concussion. The 2024 first-round pick has shown promise at the left tackle position, with many hoping he can eventually live up to the future Hall of Famer he replaced.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77).Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyron Smith established himself as one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history during his 13 seasons with the Cowboys. A five-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler, he anchored the line while protecting quarterbacks such as Prescott and Tony Romo. After a string of injuries hampered his final years in Dallas, Smith signed with the Jets for the 2024 season before retiring in April 2025.

And on Friday, Smith made his return to football, joining the East-West Shrine Bowl as an offensive line coaching advisor. The college all-star game, showcasing some of the NFL's top prospects, will notably be held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the home of the Cowboys.

"BIG NEWS," East-West Shrine Bowl wrote on X. "Tyron Smith, 5x All-Pro and 8x Pro Bowler, is joining the East-West Shrine Bowl as an Offensive Line Coaching Advisor this year! We’re excited to have our offensive linemen working with a future hall of famer all week long #ShrineBowlWHOSNEXT"

BIG NEWS

Tyron Smith, 5x All-Pro and 8x Pro Bowler, is joining the East-West Shrine Bowl as an Offensive Line Coaching Advisor this year! We’re excited to have our offensive linemen working with a future hall of famer all week long #ShrineBowlWHOSNEXT pic.twitter.com/XWURGbC6MS
— East-West Shrine Bowl (@ShrineBowl) October 24, 2025

While Smith prepares for the upcoming Shrine Bowl on Jan. 27, 2026, the Cowboys get ready for their Week 8 matchup against the Broncos on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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