Jaylon Smith is a Free Agent American football linebacker who played for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted 34th overall by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Jaylon Smith: Contract| Wife| Brother| Released| Injury| Salary
Contract:
From 2018 to Week 4 of this season, Smith played in all 68 games for the Cowboys with 56 starts, totaling 516 tackles, nine sacks, five fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Smith signed a six-year, $68 million contract extension with the team in 2019.
The Dallas Cowboys are releasing linebacker Jaylon Smith in what could be considered a cost-cutting move because of a guaranteed salary next season in the case of an injury.
Wife:
Jaylon Smith’s girlfriend Nevada Jones is a basketball player for Indiana University Kokomo. I honestly can’t say for sure.
As a matter of fact, Jaylon Smith’s girlfriend attended a high school where a total of twelve seniors from the graduating class went on to play college sports. If that number seems high to you, it is! The local news even ran a feature about it. I’m sure it’s nothing new to some schools. However, most public schools don’t churn out athletes like that. I don’t think Nevada lasted long on the team, but I could be wrong. I’m curious why she doesn’t show up on any rosters after 2015. It leads me to believe she only played one season. She does keep a social media account but it’s private.
Brother:
Rod Smith
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Rod Smith (running back)
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
| Career history | |
| Seattle Seahawks (2015) Dallas Cowboys (2015–2018) New York Giants (2019) Tennessee Titans (2019) Oakland Raiders (2019) New York Giants (2020)* Carolina Panthers (2021)* | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Released:
NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scruggs shares his reaction to the Cowboys’ surprising decision to release former Pro Bowl linebacker Jaylon Smith.
The Dallas Cowboys are releasing linebacker Jaylon Smith in what could be considered a cost-cutting move because of a guaranteed salary next season in the case of an injury.
Injury:
Jaylon Smith’s life – and finances – changed forever. A star linebacker at Notre Dame and a sure-fire first-round draft pick, Smith suffered a devastating knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State. The torn ACL was bad.
The Dallas Cowboys are releasing linebacker Jaylon Smith in what could be considered a cost-cutting move because of a guaranteed salary next season in the case of an injury.
Salary:
Smith signed a $64 million, five-year extension before the 2019 season. About $34 million of that contract was guaranteed.
He’s making 4.99 percent more than in 2020/21.
He’s the 234th best-paid NBA player this year.
He was the 228th best-paid NBA player last year.
