(UPDATE 8/8): According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, Smith is "fine" after undergoing an MRI on his knee.
DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Dallas Cowboys got a scare on Tuesday, with rookie defensive tackle Mazi Smith missing practice in order to receive a 'precautionary' MRI, according to reports.
Smith had been dealing with a lingering tendentious issue in his knee throughout training camp.
The rookie is expected to be a big part of the Cowboys rotation this season, after being selected with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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And assuming there are no serious concerns with the results of the MRI, that is still expected to be the case when the regular season kicks off.
Smith had 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and .5 sacks in his final season with Michigan.