OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
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Pelissero: Jaylon Smith agrees to terms with Packers on 1-year deal NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports LB Jaylor Smith has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers.
Jaylon Smith Expected To Sign With Packers A day after his release from the Cowboys, Jaylon Smith has reached a deal with the Packers, according to NFL Media and reports.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Signs on with Green Bay Smith agreed to terms Thursday with the Packers on a one-year deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Shortly after Smith was cut loose by the Cowboys on Tuesday, the linebacker-needy Packers emerged as one of the top suitors for his services. Though he spent most of Wednesday weighing offers from various clubs, Smith ultimately committed to Green Bay, as expected. After falling behind Micah Parsons, Leighton Vander Esch and Keanu Neal in the pecking order in Dallas, Smith should have a clearer path to recapturing a starting role with the Packers. While working as a full-time starter for Dallas in 2020, Smith was one of the top IDP performers at his position, finishing with 154 tackles, five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, 1.5 sacks and an interception in 16 games.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hasn't signed yet Smith is considering his options, but the Packers seem to be the favorite to sign the linebacker, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ian Rapoport reported earlier Wednesday that the Packers were finalizing details of a contract with Smith, but other teams still are in the mix to land the sixth-year pro. Smith has three seasons with at least 100 tackles under his belt and has averaged 7.6 tackles per game for his career, so he'll likely be a boon to the middle of whichever defense he joins.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys vague on LB Smith's release as players move forward
The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from linebacker Jaylon Smith without getting into the specifics of the decision to release their leading returning tackler four games into 2021OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading to Green Bay Smith will sign with the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith's standing with the Cowboys was in peril from the time the team selected Micah Parsons in the first round of the 2021 draft. In Weeks 2 and 3, Smith received a far amount of work because Parsons was tasked with helping out a banged-up group of edge rushers, producing 13 tackles in those two games. But the writing always was on the wall, and Dallas cut him loose Tuesday. It didn't take long for Smith to find a new home, and he'll have a chance to get in the lineup quickly next to De'Vondre Campbell at inside linebacker.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Linebacker Jaylon Smith released by Cowboys in surprise mid-season roster cut Smith had not started any of the Cowboys' four games this season.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Parts ways with Cowboys Smith was cut by the Cowboys on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The 2016 second-round pick played only 27 defensive snaps during Sunday's win over the Panthers and has now been let go by the Cowboys. He recorded 154 tackles (89 solo), 1.5 sacks and one interception in 16 games last season, but he struggled to find a role under new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn this year. Smith inked a five-year, $64 million extension in 2019 but didn't come close to playing out the deal in Dallas.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylon Smith Postgame ' Week 3 Linebacker Jaylon Smith shares his thoughts following a 41-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
5 Bucks: Time To Give Jaylon Smith His Props This week, Bucky Brooks focuses on defenders Jaylon Smith and Trevon Diggs in his 5 Bucks article.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
A Cowboy Life: Jaylon Smith, A Clear Eye View Jaylon Smith grew up on the south side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, there were plenty of opportunities to fall to the dark side but a big, tight...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Stacks up nine stops Smith recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Chargers.
Impact After logging 25 percent of the snaps and four tackles in Week 1, the tables flipped in Week 2 when Micah Parsons was moved to defensive end following DeMarcus Lawrence's foot injury. Smith handled 75 percent of the snaps against the Chargers and was back to his usual self. It may be difficult to keep guessing on his usage, but he's worth holding onto for IDP purposes, as he posted 296 tackles between the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys shrug off 2020 gloom with injuries surfacing again
The Dallas Cowboys probably will be without four starters from their encouraging opener because of injuries and other issuesSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Cowboy Life: Jaylon Smith, A Clear Eye View Jaylon Smith grew up on the south side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, there were plenty of opportunities to fall to the dark side but a big, tight...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith's streak of 50 straight starts comes to an end vs. Buccaneers TAMPA, Fla. — Jaylon Smith compiled an impressive streak of 50 straight starts, including two playoff games, during the past three seasons....
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Cowboys Hour: Jaylon Smith ' 2021 Kyle Youmans and Dani Sureck on Cowboys Hour presented by Miller Lite with special guest Jaylon Smith on 105.3 The FAN.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Cowboys' 2021 outlook starts with health of Prescott, others
The Dallas Cowboys see health as the starting point for any discussion about rebounding from the difficult 2020 seasonSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quinn has new pieces to lead makeover of Cowboys' defense
New Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has plenty of work to do trying to turn around one of the worst defenses in franchise historyAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Losing grip on starting role Smith may not be in line for a starting role at linebacker this season, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Whether a defensive player starts or not doesn't always matter a great deal in the modern era as teams shift frequently between packages, but based on usage in training camp and the preseason, Smith appears to be fourth on the overall linebacker depth chart for the Cowboys behind Leighton Vander Esch, first-round pick Micah Parsons and free-agent signing Keanu Neal. The latter seems locked into a role on passing downs and Parsons' impressive play in camp has had him on the field in all situations, which leaves Smith fighting for early-down work with Vander Esch. Both returning veterans have been IDP studs when healthy in their Dallas careers, but Smith in particular could be in danger of having his tackle numbers crater simply due to a lack of snaps. His own poor play in preseason action isn't making much of a case for a bigger workload either, and were it not for his contract, the 26-year-old might not have a roster spot waiting for him at all.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mailbag: Too Much Criticism Of Jaylon Smith? Granted, Jaylon Smith was not the impact player he was expected to be last season, but do you think the criticism has been overly harsh?
AUGUST 12, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Lamb, Jackson shine in spirited Rams-Cowboys joint practice
CeeDee Lamb looks like he will be frustrating the NFC East for many years to come, filling the role DeSean Jackson held in seasons pastAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaylon Smith shares what he likes about Dan Quinn so far NFL Network's Rhett Lewis and Kurt Warner catch up with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith to talk about Dan Quinn, expectations for 202...
JULY 29, 2021 • NFL.COM
Jaylon Smith: Jordan, LeBron Were Criticized, Too Criticism comes with the territory especially when a team struggles on one side of the ball. Jaylon Smith reminded the media that even great...
JULY 24, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Cowboys return to California for camp coming off 6-10 season
The Dallas Cowboys returned to California for training camp after staying home last year because of the pandemicJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seeing first-team reps Smith (wrist) took a majority of the first-team reps at linebacker during OTAs, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Although it's a good sign that Smith was back with his teammates, Machota points out that fans shouldn't read to much into him receiving the first-team reps, as the coaching staff has kept veterans and rookies together for much of the offseason work. Smith underwent wrist surgery this offseason, coupled with the team drafting Micah Parsons in the first round of the 2021 Draft, signs that point to a decreased role for Smith heading into 2021 and potentially beyond. The Notre Dame product racked up 154 tackles (89 solo) and 1.5 sacks last season and hopes to be a full-go for training camp.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
