Source: Tyron Smith battles family

Family members have been pressuring Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith for money, sources told ESPNDallas.com.

According to a police report obtained by the Dallas Morning News, a 911 call was made after family members showed up at Smith's North Dallas home and proceeded to "harass and torment" him "in the pursuit of collecting financial gain."

It was just the latest in a series of attempts to get money from Smith, sources confirmed Thursday after the situation was first reported by the newspaper.

Smith declined comment after Wedneday's practice at the team's facilities in Valley Ranch.

According to sources, family members have continued to ask Smith for money even after he gave them a large sum after he was picked ninth overall in the 2011 NFL draft and signed to a four-year, $12.5 million contract by the Cowboys.

Smith filed a protective order during the summer against his mother, Frankie Pinkney, and stepfather, Roy Pinkney, sources said. Smith has three sisters and two brothers, who also are prohibited from making contact with Smith on behalf of his parents.

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I can see where this is a problem for athletes and entertainers. Family feel that

you owe them something and i'm not talking about parents who've always been

there for the child. If he's already given them money what makes them think

their entitled to more.

I have the perfect solution. Next time those freeloaders show up at his door, greet them with a Smith & Wesson.

This so so sad. These fools (the parents) probably think that he has the 12.5 million in cash.