Cowboys signed LB Jaylon Smith to a five-year, $64 million extension through 2023.
The deal reportedly includes $35.5 million guaranteed. Smith was headed for restricted free agency after the season. At one point in danger of being an injury washout, 24-year-old Smith turned into an every-down player last year, stuffing the stat sheet with four sacks, four deflections, two forced fumbles and 121 tackles. He earned high marks from Pro Football Focus in the process. He is an integral part of what has turned into an above-average defense. The Cowboys still have to extend Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper.