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The Dallas Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator in Mike Nolan, and linebacker Jaylon Smith can’t wait to get to work with him. Smith, who has been a middle linebacker for most of the first three seasons of his NFL career, may be moving to weakside linebacker in 2020, and it seems like he is […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is a key to the team’s defense, but Mike McCarthy still hasn’t found time to call him back. Smith made an appearance on the Aaron Tores Sports Podcast and talked about a variety of things including his new head coach. Smith revealed that he reached out to McCarthy as he […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith will be playing in his first Pro Bowl this weekend, which is something that Smith dreamed of as a child. “It’s a blessing anytime,” said Smith, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. “Just growing up as a child, you always watched these games and they used to […]

The Dallas Cowboys went 8-8 in 2019 and missed the playoffs. However, it looks like the season is not over just yet for two more players. According to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com, wide receiver Amari Cooper and linebacker Jaylon Smith have been added to the Pro Bowl rosters. Those two are replacing Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide […]

The Dallas Cowboys were in desperate need of a spark after falling behind against the Chicago Bears in Week 14. Fortunately, linebacker Jaylon Smith was able to oblige. The Cowboys offense failed to get anything going once again following a quick three-and-out. Linebacker Joe Thomas managed to give the ball right back to them after […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hanging on by a thread to the NFC East lead. They are currently 6-6 and have a one game lead over the Philadelphia Eagles. To say that the Cowboys are taking advantage of a poor division would be an understatement. They suffered a 26-15 loss on Thanksgiving Day to the Buffalo […]

Following the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the New England Patriots, Jerry Jones was very critical of his coaching staff. Just a day after the game, Jaylon Smith reacted to Jones’ comments. Is Jerry Jones criticism of Cowboys coaching uncomfortable for players? Jaylon Smith: "It’s business. It’s part of the game. You have to remove your […]

The Dallas Cowboys will head back home in Week 5 to square off against the Green Bay Packers. Both teams are coming off their first loss of the season in Week 4. The Cowboys began the season on a blazing start in Kellen Moore’s new-look offense. Dak Prescott was nearly perfect in the first three […]

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 4. For the second consecutive week, Alvin Kamara will likely be the focal point of New Orleans’ offense on Sunday night. Last Sunday, the Saints played in their first game this season sans Drew Brees as their starting quarterback. […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith agreed to a contract extension with the NFC East club on Tuesday, and now it is reported the deal is for five years and worth $65 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter also adds that Smith’s deal has $35.5 million guaranteed—the third-highest figure at his position. The 24-year-old was […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been notably working on getting long-term deals done with three of their star offensive players. Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper have all been wanting new deals. Surprisingly, Jaylon Smith is the first player that Dallas ended up giving a long-term deal to. According to a report from Mike Garafolo […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is fairly far down the list of the team’s priorities right now, as they have to worry about extending Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper before they even think about Smith. But Smith, who is set to become a restricted free agent after the 2019 campaign, wants to be […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the 2019 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears he may have suffered a setback during the preseason. Smith was unable to practice while resting a knee issue. According to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, he indicated that the injury […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys have not been to a Super Bowl in more than two decades, the expectations have always remained as high as ever. Linebacker Jaylon Smith has proved that the championship mentality is still alive and well in Dallas. The Cowboys have never been shy about expressing their high hopes every year. According […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is looking to help out his community as much as he can, and that includes anyone trying to kickstart their own business. According to the young linebacker, he is now ready to help potential entrepreneurs realize their own dreams. Smith has already previously established a minority entrepreneurship institute in Indiana, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of players who are going to need to be paid soon, including Jaylon Smith. Most of the discussion so far has centered around guys like Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, and even Byron Jones. But Smith was drafted back in 2016 as well, and the Cowboys are going […]

The Dallas Cowboys surprised the NFL last season by not only fielding a very good team but having one of the most complete teams in the league. Behind a potent offense anchored by Ezekiel Elliot and Amari Cooper, the Cowboys also brought out a ferocious defense, led by rookie phenom Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon […]

The Dallas Cowboys boasted one of the best linebacker duos in the league last with the combination of Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. It appears the former could be ready to join his teammate in the Pro Bowl discussions for the 2019 NFL season. Smith enjoyed a bit of a breakout year in 2018 […]

With all the extensions that the Dallas Cowboys need to get done, it appears that Jaylon Smith has been put on the back burner. Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are heading into the final years of their deal so their contracts have gotten the most attention, but after this season Smith is also a restricted […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been busy trying to shore up its young talent to long-term deals this offseason. It appears linebacker Jaylon Smith could be next. Smith is set to become a restricted free agent following the 2019 NFL season. According to Patrik Walker of 247 Sports, the Cowboys have started negotiations for a new […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith took 21 credit hours to complete his bachelor’s degree in the spring. Smith left the University of Notre Dame after his junior year in 2016. Nonetheless, he promised his mother he will complete his bachelor’s degree in film and television. Smith made good on his promise. He told David Moore […]

Sean Lee will be back for at least one more season. The longtime Dallas Cowboys linebacker might not be playing quite the same role that he used to, but he’s gearing up for another run in Dallas in 2019. The Cowboys have added a lot of young talent at linebacker the past few seasons in […]

The Dallas Cowboys had one of the stronger defenses in the NFL this past season, and much of that had to do with the performance of Jaylon Smith at linebacker. Smith had a monster 2018 campaign, racking up 121 tackles, four sacks, a couple of forced fumbles, a pair of fumble recoveries and four passes […]

The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East in 2018 on their way to a playoff run. One of their key contributors who helped get Dallas to the NFC Divisional Round was linebacker Jaylon Smith. Smith was drafted 34th overall by the Cowboys in 2017. When he came into the NFL, he was coming off of […]

The Dallas Cowboys can clinch the NFC East division title with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. Linebacker Jaylon Smith is doing all he can to punch their ticket, recovering a fumble and taking it all the way back for a touchdown in the first quarter: Cowboys are RIDIN 🍴 @dallascowboys […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has been fined on Friday for his helmet to helmet hit on New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara in last Thursday night’s game. Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith was fined $26,739 for a hit on New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, according to a source. Smith will appeal. He […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is having himself quite the season. It’s safe to assume prior to the start of the season, not many imagined the Cowboys would find the success they have had to this point. Dallas’ defense has been fast and stout on the defensive side of the ball considering they’ve been amongst […]

Jaylon Smith and the Dallas Cowboys have gotten off to a rough start to the 2018 NFL season. It has been rough especially on the offensive side of the football. Dak Prescott and the offense have been unable to get things going, which has resulted in the Cowboys having a 1-2 record at this point […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith’s recovery from a serious leg injury has been arduous, nearly putting his NFL future in serious jeopardy. However, he continues to make promising progress as time has worn on, constantly improving his physical ability and strength in his left leg. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, head coach […]

It has been a tough path back to full health for Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith since he suffered a devastating knee injury in his final collegiate game a little over two years ago. He continues to make progress, as he was able to take the field for his first campaign in 2018. Smith has now […]

Following a year-long recovery process from a devastating knee injury in his final collegiate game, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith made his return to the field for the 2017 campaign. However, there was a notable dip in his performance on the field that has caused some concern about whether he can return to playing like […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has spent the bulk of his NFL career trying to compensate for his past injuries. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Smith spent the 2017 NFL season wearing an ankle brace due to drop foot. However, according to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, he is starting to feel like his old […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith’s career got off to a late start after he spent his rookie year dealing with a devastating knee injury. Fortunately, his health is looking up after playing in all 16 games in the 2017 season. As a result, Smith may be looking for a larger role on defense this time around. He […]

When the Dallas Cowboys take the field on Sunday evening for their season opener, it will mark the first regular season game back for Jaylon Smith since suffering a devastating knee injury with nerve damage in his final collegiate appearance with Notre Dame. According to Todd Archer of ESPN, Smith will be taking part in […]

It has been a long road to recovery for second-year Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith, as he has worked his way back from a serious left knee injury that involved nerve damage. However, it appears that there is finally light at the end of the tunnel as owner Jerry Jones stated on Tuesday that Smith […]