Cowboys' Tyler Smith focused on NFL season opener, not contract drama

The Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Oxnard for training camp and Tyler Smith is ready to put in the work for Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, not talk about his contract.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith prepares to block against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Oxnard, California, for the start of training camp, and the buzz is already building for the 2025 NFL season.

One of the Cowboys' leaders entering the season is All-Pro offensive lineman Tyler Smith, who was ranked as the second-best interior offensive lineman in the league by NFL executives, coaches, and scouts.

Because of the incredible start to his career, Smith, who is in a contract year, is in line for a massive extension.

WATCH: Dallas Cowboys officially arrive in Oxnard for training camp

This week, the Kansas City Chiefs extended Trey Smith to a four-year, $94 million extension, which made him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. Smith is aware of that deal, but will not allow it to be his focus during training camp.

Instead, Smith is focused on a Week One showdown with the reigning Super Bowl champion, division rival Philadelphia Eagles. Smith made that clear when speaking to the media after arriving at camp.

Tyler Smith obviously knows of the extension given by the Chiefs to O-lineman Trey Smith — though it isn’t his focus to begin #Cowboys 2025 training camp:

“The only thing we can handle is the work. Ultimately, we’re gonna play the Eagles in Week 1. That’s where my head is.”

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 20, 2025

"The only thing we can handle is the work," Smith said. "Ultimately, we’re gonna play the Eagles in Week 1. That’s where my head is."

That is exactly what you want to hear, especially from a player who is going to step up in even more of a leadership role this season following the departure of future Hall of Famer Zack Martin.

MORE: Cowboys' All-Pro offensive lineman sets lofty goal for 2025 NFL season

It's going to be fun t see.

The Cowboys and Eagles kick off the NFL regular season on Thursday, September 4. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb celebrates with Tyler Smith after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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