However, none of them received the recognition and praise Smith heaped upon current Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott, a three-time Pro Bowler, was Smith's quarterback for eight (2016-2023) of his 13 seasons with the Cowboys. Smith said Prescott was "one of the best teammates" he had in his career.

Dak Prescott was in attendance for his former blindside protector Tyron Smith's retirement press conference with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, showing up in a hat that said it all. Smith previously signed a ceremonial deal with the Cowboys that let him retire with the organization that drafted him in the first round back in 2011.