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Player emotional battle with chronic injury threatens career longevity’…

Player emotional battle with chronic injury threatens career longevity’…

Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith has been one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL this season. The Cowboys might have to play without him in the short term, but they are hoping he can play through it for the playoffs.

Smith grabbed his left foot after pass blocking for Dak Prescott with 1:52 remaining in the third quarter. He did not return, with T.J. Bass replacing him.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after the game that Smith tore his plantar fascia in his left foot.

“If that’s the case, that’s not as negative as it sounds,” Jones said. “I’m not as pessimistic as I might ought to be, and I don’t have full satisfactory details. But I’m hopeful that he’ll be able to play with this.”

Smith told reporters he will undergo an MRI on Sunday, which will determine his status moving forward. He anticipates being able to play with the

Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith has been one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL this season. The Cowboys might have to play without him in the short term, but they are hoping he can play through it for the playoffs.

Smith grabbed his left foot after pass blocking for Dak Prescott with 1:52 remaining in the third quarter. He did not return, with T.J. Bass replacing him.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after the game that Smith tore his plantar fascia in his left foot.

“If that’s the case, that’s not as negative as it sounds,” Jones said. “I’m not as pessimistic as I might ought to be, and I don’t have full satisfactory details. But I’m hopeful that he’ll be able to play with this.”

Smith told reporters he will undergo an MRI on Sunday, which will determine his status moving forward. He anticipates being able to

Smith has played in 14 games this season missing the first two games with a hamstring strain, suffered prior to Week 1.

Smith left Saturday’s game after 39 snaps, grabbing his foot with about 1:52 left in the third quarter. Smith limped off the field and didn’t return. T.J. Bass replaced him in the starting lineup.

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