RELEASED Jaylon Smith released

[CATCH17]

Must be a fallout , playing time , benching etc… ego clash

I think so too.

The only other thing it could be is poor play which is very much possible.

 

[Romo_To_Dez]

Jaylon obviously wasn't going to have a long term career with the Cowboys, with how poorly he has been playing. But, surprised the Cowboys let him go 4 games into the 2021 season.

 

[NotForLong]

 

[JJHLH1]

Does this mean Parsons will be playing LB more?

I prefer him playing on the line and rushing the passer.

 

[movaughn88]

Nothing is nefarious or complicated about this guys, if he got hurt he would be a massive anchor on future cap because of the injury guarantee!

They can see he’s not needed on this defense and I just hope they are confident in the depth. They could have egg on their face if a LB or two go down in the next few weeks. I think it’s a good gamble.

 

[CowboyRoy]

You would think, but I'm wagering he gets signed somewhere.

I would love to say no way, but I know how stupid teams can be. Someone signed Garrett. Garrett might actually put in a good word for him.

 

[T-RO]

Um….don’t get that. He’s been a decidedly average NFL linebacker this year playing a lower number of snaps. You already owe him all his money this season and you’re not going to get anyone better off the street.

Just seems like a pointless move that only hurts depth

He's been drifting down the stacking order and isn't good on ST. Good move.

 

[john van brocklin]

Makes no sense with them and the cap.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Yep. Finally a coach that makes the best FOOTBALL decision. Not based on contract status or favoritism.


Thank you Big Mike!

You think Mike made that decision?

 

[zrinkill]

Defense about to get some Cox!

Hate that it ended like this for a good guy like Jaylon.

 

[glimmerman]

I don’t get the timing. But the good news is that Cox should get more playing time now. Good luck Jaylon.

Let’s hope Cox and who ever else replaces him has a good game. Lol. Jaylon misses a play here and there but wow. At this time is just strange.

 

[TWOK11]

I would guess to open up playtime for Jabril Cox.

Then they could just play Jabril Cox

 

[Starforever]

So they were just waiting for Kneal to get back...................COX step on up!!!!!

Cox, is a liability, at this point.

 

[VaqueroTD]

This is either:

— A Quincy Carter release. Something else going on we don’t know, and dude not talented enough to hold on to, or one man isn’t bigger than the team thing.

or

— A Belichick Salary Move, like Lawyer Milloy that one year they just suddenly cut him, surprised everyone, won the Super Bowl, and Milloy correctly never got back to his skill set. Maybe Jerry and Stephen are trying to figure out how the heck they’re going to re-sign everyone with so many people playing better every week and many contracts set to expire.

This makes me respect Big Mike more.

This wouldn’t have happened in the Garrett Years.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Does this mean Parsons will be playing LB more?

I prefer him playing on the line and rushing the passer.

There was only ONE game he played DE the whole time and it was the Chargers game.

Parsons is a linebacker and that is where he should be. At times they will feature him off the edge like they did on the final drive on Sunday.

 

[Hennessy_King]

I wish they made this move with ty craw every year after he got paid

 

[RonWashington]

Holy crap!!!! Wow

Jabril Cox next man up . Wouldn’t surprise if he ends up in Philly or Giants.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Shouldve put one of the many ones where he was celebrating a play when dallas had already lost the game.

 

[FiveSuperBowls]

So if Smith signs somewhere else this season, does some of his salary come off the books this year?

 

[conner01]

Sounds like he may have been causing locker room issues.

I think I figured it out
He has a 9 mil injury guarantee for next year
That is a big risk if he not in your future plans so that makes it a more logical move