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.

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.