Tyron Smith, a left lineman, has not yet been assigned to the Dallas Cowboys for the 2024 NFL season.

However, the 33-year-old potential Hall of Famer seems to have completed a significant aspect of his preparations now that he is a free agency.
Smith made the second team All-Pro roster in 13 starts, mostly overcoming ιnjury concerns.

And maybe that has helped him to better understand his goals for 2024. Does Smith seem to have considered retiring?

“I think the biggest thing for Tyron is … the training plan that was in place for him,” McCarthy said. “Since 2020, this is without a doubt the finest season I’ve had with him. He was rather pleased with it, therefore.”

The second question is this: If Tyron’s strategy is as reported, and we know that he would quit the Cowboys if needed but that he is not interested in doing so, can both parties take advantage of this situation?

Tyron’s extremely strong bond with and devotion to the Jones family is what drove him to accept a pay reduction a year ago.

Might he repeat that action? Is ten million APY all he needs to stay? Does he “deserve” a large sum of guaranteed money, which may entail a less agreeable multi-year contract?

One more thing: Considering that Jerry Jones made his “all-in” pledge, this will be a hоt topic this offseason: if Dallas is devoted to the 2024 campaign and says they won’t “build it for the future” (Jerry’s words), then the veteran left tackle will be paid to shield Dak Prescott once more, right?