FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith hopes to make his season debut Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after having surgery last month on his left thumb.
"I think it's possible. We're not ruling anything out," said Smith, who was officially listed as a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough. "Obviously this is limited reps this week just with a quick turnaround on Thursday, but we're going to do some work [Tuesday], kind of see how it feels. And then ultimately when I feel ready, when the coaches feel like I'm ready, it's boots on the ground and we're rolling."
The Cowboys opened Smith's practice window Monday, although the workout was for only about an hour. The Cowboys will have another abbreviated practice Tuesday as they get ready to play their third game in 12 days when they take on the Buccaneers.