The Dallas Cowboys made headlines after two massive moves totaling $294 million, one that sent Micah Parsons packing to Green Bay , and another that locked in DaRon Bland. Soon after, head coach Brian Schottenheimer shifted the focus. His message wasn’t about who left. It was about who must stay. And now, Jerry Jones is under pressure to act.

Brian Schottenheimer’s focus was on Tyler Smith, the 24-year-old lineman who’s quietly become one of Dallas’ most dependable players. With 47 straight starts and two Pro Bowls since 2022, Smith isn’t flashy, but he’s rock solid. And now, Schottenheimer has said it in five words: “Hopefully, he’s the next one.” It wasn’t just a passing remark, it was a clear push for the team to lock him in.

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