The team announced that they would be having a press conference at The Star in Frisco at 4:30 pm CT in order to announce a contract extension. As people everywhere were wondering who the player could be, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport spoiled the party. Jaylon Smith is staying with the Cowboys for a long time.
The Cowboys risked an awful lot when they drafted Jaylon Smith with the 34th overall pick three years ago. Smith, a top-five talent, was doubted by many. Doubted in the sense that there were plenty of people who, rightfully in the minds of many medical experts, wondered whether he would ever play football again.