Former Raiders and 49ers antiaircraft extremity Aldon Smith has died. He was 36.
“The Raiders Family is profoundly saddened to larn of the nonaccomplishment of Aldon Smith,” a connection from the squad read. “Aldon played 9 games for the Raiders successful 2015 arsenic portion of a vocation successful which helium posted a singular 52½ sacks successful six progressive seasons.”
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) June 14, 2026
Smith, the No. 7 prime of San Francisco retired of Missouri successful 2011, had a singular commencement to his vocation lone to beryllium derailed by off-the-field problems.
He was a first-team All Pro successful 2012 and was named 1 of the apical 10 players successful the league entering the 2013 season.
Smith served a nine-game suspension successful 2014 and was released by the 49ers aft his 3rd DUI successful 2015.
He was nether declaration with the Raiders for 3 years, but was suspended for astir of that time.
“Aldon proudly wore the Silver and Black, was respected by his teammates and volition beryllium missed dearly,” the connection read. “The thoughts and prayers of the full Raider Nation are with Aldon’s household astatine this time.”
Smith made a comeback with the Cowboys successful 2020 and signed with Seattle successful 2021, but ne'er played a crippled with the Seahawks.
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