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

Saying he didn't want to struggle to play at a high level, Tyron Smith retires with 8 Pro Bowls to his name... and two major accolades still to come.

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.