One of the biggest stories concerning the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, other than the future of quarterback Tony Romo, has been the up and down medical reports concerning former Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith.
Drafted early in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Smith fell to the Cowboys after suffering a devastating knee injury during the Fiesta Bowl last January. Tearing both his ACL and LCL, the injury also caused significant nerve damage and was considered career-threatening.
The Cowboys brass decided the medical risks outweighed the potential rewards and selected Smith with the 34th overall pick.