Cowboys' Jaylon Smith: Placed on reserve/non-football injury list

Smith (knee) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

By adding Smith to this list, the Cowboys will effectively keep their second-round pick sidelined for the first six games of the 2016 season, though reports indicate that Smith is likely to be placed on IR once those six weeks pass. Entering the preseason, there was a small glimmer of hope that he could maybe find a way onto the field this year, but it appears the rookie won't be ready to showcase his health until 2017.