Jaylon Smith

Are Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in a serious hole after losing to the Bills? Jeffri Chadiha explores that and more in his First Read ahead of Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season.

Jaylon Smith has found a new home. The linebacker agreed to terms with the Packers on Thursday. Smith was reported to be near a deal with the Pack on Wednesday night and was finalizing details with the club.

Dallas is planning to release Smith, but the move will not become official until Wednesday, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported. There is still a chance Smith could be traded, but it is unlikely that will happen, Garafolo added. 

After years of playing the game with certain focuses in mind, Tom Brady recently expressed why the NFL's jersey number change rule still upsets him entering his 22nd season. 

After signing a big contract in 2018, Jaylon Smith is having to prove his worth in 2021 with new additions to the Cowboys' linebacking corps.

NFL teams must get down to a 53-man roster by Tuesday, August 31. With that deadline fast approaching, Gregg Rosenthal spotlights notable players who could be traded or cut, including Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith and Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore.

What did we learn about each NFC team in the first full week of preseason action? Gregg Rosenthal provides everything you need to know, including an evaluation of Jordan Love's first NFL game action.

Fred Warner and Darius Leonard just signed massive contract extensions, but neither player is No. 1 on Willie McGinest's list of top 10 off-ball linebackers. See who gets that honor.

Which veteran starters could find themselves in backup duty by the end of the month? Gregg Rosenthal identifies 14 players skating on thin ice in training camp.

How will the Cowboys respond after an injury-plagued 2020 season? Can the Eagles take flight under first-year head coach Nick Sirianni? Michael Baca provides a training camp preview for the NFC East, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

The Dallas Cowboys have been chosen for the 20th-anniversary edition of the Emmy Award-winning series "Hard Knocks." Nick Shook identifies four juicy storylines to follow in this summer's five-episode HBO run.

Will Mike McCarthy help lift Dallas back to competitiveness with Dak Prescott healthy again? Adam Rank examines the state of the Cowboys.

Jaylon Smith has a big jersey to fill for the Cowboys. The veteran LB switched from No. 54 to No. 9, which he sported at Notre Dame and in high school while Tony Romo donned it in Dallas. No Cowboys player has been issued the number since the QB-turned-broadcaster retired in 2017. 

Should the Falcons trade Julio Jones? Which positional battles bear watching ahead of the 2021 season? Why are the Panthers so high on Sam Darnold? Bucky Brooks digs into these topics in the latest Scout's Notebook.

Gregg Rosenthal eyes winners and losers from Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much did 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan help himself? Is Justin Fields facing an uphill battle in Chicago?

Keanu Neal played five seasons at safety in Atlanta. Not only is the newly singed Dallas Cowboy switching cities, but he'll also have a new position. Ian Rapoport reports that the Cowboys plan to switch Neal to weakside linebacker.

With the benefit of five years' hindsight, Adam Rank redrafts the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Which original fourth-round pick jumps all the way up to No. 1 overall?

With the salary cap set to drop, which NFC players could be released this offseason? Gregg Rosenthal spotlights the most likely candidates for the chopping block, as well as some potential surprise cuts.

Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith credited coach Mike McCarthy with keeping the players focused on the present, which helped lead to the semi-turnaround. 

The NFL announced Thursday morning its 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which will be announced at NFL Honors the week prior to Super Bowl LV.

As NFL players and fans alike give thanks, four teams spent part of Thanksgiving day battling it out for a chance to improve their place in the standings. Here's what we learned.

Gregg Rosenthal identifies 13 early storylines to watch as training camps ramp up around the NFL, including a setback for the Dallas Cowboys and intrigue at quarterback for the Washington Football Team.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Judy Battista, Jeffri Chadiha, Michael Silver and Jim Trotter re-run the 2016 NFL Draft -- and Carson Wentz and Ezekiel Elliott are among the many players to come off the board at new spots.

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addresses the media after the Green Bay Packers sign LB Jaylon Smith.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports LB Jaylor Smith has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers.

NFL Network's Jane Slater shares 'the writing was on the wall' for Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith's release.

Dallas Cowbyos head coach Mike McCarthy details the Cowboys' decision to release LB Jaylon Smith.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the Dallas Cowboys plan to release LB Jaylon Smith.

Watch Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith highlights during the 2020 NFL season.

NFL Network's Rhett Lewis and Kurt Warner catch up with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith to talk about Dan Quinn, expectations for 2021 and more.

NFL Network's Steve Mariucci discusses the Dallas Cowboys defense during training camp practice.

Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith explains his reasoning for switching to No. 9 jersey.

Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith joins "NFL Total Access" to offer advice for 2021 NFL Draft prospects who may slide due to injury concerns, talk about expectations for Dallas' defense in 2021 and more.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith makes his Super Bowl LV prediction.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith discusses his first impressions of new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.

Watch highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.

Man of the Year nominee Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith explains purpose behind his foundation.

Watch highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.

This edition of "NFL Generations" features Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks.

Watch highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watch the top plays of Week 12 during the 2020 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 12 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys.

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith vs. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith and llinebacker Jaylon Smith: Aldon pressures Alex into Jaylon's INT.

Watch highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings.

Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers drive 79 yards against the Dallas Cowboys, which gave them their first lead of the game late in the fourth quarter.

Here is every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of 90 or above in Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the best plays from the top 100 players ranked 90 to 81.

The Dallas Cowboys linebacker makes the "Top 100" for the second time in his career after landing the No. 61 spot in 2019.