FRISCO, Texas -- Eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith knew in his gut that the Dallas Cowboys were home when he arrived on his pre-draft visit 14 years ago back in 2011 before going ninth overall in the draft out of USC.

Tyron Smith has ended his NFL career by signing a ceremonial contract with the Dallas Cowboys, marking his official retirement. Although he briefly joined the New York Jets due to injuries, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shared his happiness about Smith’s return to retire with the team where he spent 13 seasons.

Smith made two first-team All-Pro rosters, eight Pro Bowls and the 2010s All-Decade team as a member of the Cowboys.