Cowboys' Tyron Smith: Expected to practice next week

Smith (back) is expected back at practice next week as the Cowboys prepare for a Week 1 matchup against the Giants, the team's official website reports.

Speaking after Thursday's final preseason game, owner/GM Jerry Jones said he anticipated Smith, as well as Zack Martin (back) and Amari Cooper (plantar fasciitis), would be able to practice in the leadup to the regular season opener. A healthy offensive line could be crucial to the Cowboys' early season chances of racking up wins if Ezekiel Elliott continues his holdout, and the team has to turn to rookie Tony Pollard to start in the backfield.