Byron Bell has started 72 games in his NFL career. He’s ready to start his 73rd if the Dallas Cowboys need to go another week without All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith.
Bell got first-team reps during Wednesday’s practice as Smith continues to be sidelined with a groin injury. Chaz Green, who started and struggled in Smith’s place last week at Atlanta, also continues to get work at left tackle.
“It’s a lot of pressure (replacing Smith), a future Hall of Famer and one of the best at his position,” Bell said. “We know we need Big T, but when he’s not up, it’s the next man up.