The Dallas Cowboys used their second-round pick in 2016 on the enormous potential of linebacker Jaylon Smith, even though they were unsure when, or if, he would play again. According to a report today, Smith says he will be ready to practice in the offseason and that he could have helped the Cowboys in the playoffs.
Smith told reporters that the nerve in his leg has started to regenerate. That has been the big issue after his catastrophic knee injury in his bowl game last year.
"Yeah, it's regenerating," Smith said of his nerve in his left leg.