COWBOYS INK JAYLON SMITH TO EXTENSION

The Dallas Cowboys reached an agreement on a long-term extension with linebacker Jaylon Smith, Tuesday.

The extension is for five years and is worth $64 million, including $35.5 million guaranteed. Smith is now under contract through the 2024 season.

Smith started all 16 games last year and compiling 121 tackles, four sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles.

Smith was set to be a restricted free agent after the season. The linebacker missed his entire rookie season due to a devastating knee injury suffered in his college bowl game while at Notre Dame.

Smith was one of several young Cowboys in search of a contract extension ahead of the season. Dallas still has Ezekiel Elliot (holding out with two years left on his deal), Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper and Byron Jones in need of new deals.