Smith reaches full practice as Cowboys await Thursday activation decision

Tyler Smith was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday night against Tampa Bay. The final report gives Dallas a firmer measure of his progress after thumb surgery, while leaving the decision to activate and play him unresolved. The game is Thursday, October 8, at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.

Smith’s 21-day return-to-practice window opened Monday. He was limited in the first two reports before reaching full participation Wednesday. That progression updates the earlier walkthrough account: Dallas has now tested him in more work, but the questionable designation still means his game availability is uncertain.

Dallas ruled out Cobie Durant, DeMarvion Overshown and Drew Shelton, all with hamstring injuries. Jonathan Mingo did not practice Wednesday and is also questionable; NFL reporter Charean Williams attributed the new absence to illness. CeeDee Lamb and Joey Porter Jr. completed full practices and carry no game designation in that report. For roster planners, those are separate availability decisions from Smith’s potential reinforcement at left guard.