Clearly, the Cowboys have Smith in their plans for the rest of this season and perhaps long-term, too.
The 31-year-old pass rusher leads the defense in sacks (five) and ranks second in pressures (18) through eight games. It has been a successful comeback season for Smith, who reached a one-year deal with Dallas in April and was subsequently reinstated by the NFL in May following an indefinite suspension and nearly five years away from the league.
“It’s really been a positive how he’s evolved. He’s a different player than he was, but that doesn’t make it negative,” Jones said.
“I like his focus. I like his attitude. I like his attitude about the future. I’m not interested in doing anything with Aldon.”
