Tyler Smith's retirement press conference closed the book on a memorable era for the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line. His and Zack Martin's departure from the game now signals a true passing off the torch to the next generation.

A passing of the torch occurred Wednesday afternoon at The Star, the team facility of the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys re-signed eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith

Tyron Smith signed the one-day 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 offensive line because of injuries,