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Jaylon Smith's Nerve Damage Reportedly Has Not Seen a 'Significant Change'

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More than one year since suffering a major knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has reportedly not made noteworthy progress with regard to his nerve damage.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, sources indicated there has been "no significant change" in impacted nerves.

Rapoport added Smith will likely become the first player to wear a brace for his drop foot, and the Cowboys are expected to allow him to play despite his nerve not firing.

Smith missed the 2016 season after the Cowboys selected him in the second round (No.