Tyron Smith signed the ceremonial contract allowing the standout left tackle to retire with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, and prompting beaming owner Jerry Jones to declare, “Officially a Cowboy.” Jones wasn't smiling a year ago when the Cowboys made the business decision to move on from the longtime anchor of their

Tyron Smith was 20 years old when he was drafted into the first round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011. Now 34, Smith retired as a Cowboy on Wednesday, signing a one-year deal to make it official after spending last season with the New York Jets.

Notable former Cowboys show up for Dallas’ legendary left tackle. Wednesday, April 16, was a bittersweet day for the Dallas Cowboys organization and its players, as future Hall of Fame left tackle Tyron Smith announced his retirement.