Jaylon Smith suddenly is without a job.
The Dallas Cowboys reportedly released the former Pro Bowl linebacker on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 26-year-old -- who signed a five-year, $64 million extension in 2019 -- is still owed $7.2 million for this season.
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ESPN's Todd Archer reported that the Cowboys unsuccessfully attempted to trade Smith and were willing to pay a portion of his salary in a potential deal.
Smith is owed $9.2 million for the 2022 season that is injury guaranteed, a risk that NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported was the primary reason for the release.
The second-round pick out of Notre Dame made the Pro Bowl in 2019 when he had 83 solo tackles, five for a loss, and 2.5 sacks. He started two of the Cowboys first four games this season.