Cowboys' Jaylon Smith: Expected to contribute in 2017

Smith (knee) is expected to be a key factor for the Cowboys' defense in 2017, Jon Machota of Dallas News reports.

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According to Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, Smith is slated to be a contributor next season upon full recovery from a knee issue that landed him on IR earlier this week. The 2016 second-round pick continues to rehab in hopes of nerve regeneration.