#CowboysTwitter Reacts to Jaylon Smith’s Release

Last night we heard the semi-stunning news that Linebacker Jaylon Smith was released. Even with his reduced role in 2021, Jaylon still had a big name and that led to plenty of reaction on Twitter from Cowboys fans, media personalities, and even a few former players.

Here’s a collection of some of the best:

https://twitter.com/DezBryant/status/1445550734481641474

https://twitter.com/AntwaunWoods_/status/1445580045263667201

https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/1445558112472092685

https://twitter.com/clarencehilljr/status/1445572411638697987

https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1445569381568704516

https://twitter.com/SterlingAndrew_/status/1445555175087771650

https://twitter.com/ScooterMagruder/status/1445567874274263040

https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1445555211238469638

https://twitter.com/DylansRawTake/status/1445565914728984582

We all have our own feelings about Dallas’ decision to part ways with Jaylon. But whether you are surprised, sad, or celebratory, there’s no denying that the defense has improved as his involvement has been reduced.

There’s a lot to appreciate about Smith’s story. And in the end, Dallas got a solid return on that 2nd-round pick for what Jaylon did accomplish over the last five years.

But clearly, whether it’s the young guys we’ve added, cap concerns, or just the shift to a new philosophy on defense, Jaylon Smith and his contract were now seen as being in the way. We hope he finds the right fit with his next team.