Aldon Smith dies at 36, remembered for explosive rookie year and turbulent NFL career
TL;DR Summary
Former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith has died at 36; the San Francisco 49ers confirmed his death but did not disclose a cause. A standout 2011 rookie season with 14 sacks earned him All-Pro and a Pro Bowl, but his career was derailed by off-field issues and suspensions, including time with the Raiders and Cowboys before retiring in 2023.
- Aldon Smith dies: Former San Francisco 49ers defensive end dies aged 36 BBC
- Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at age 36 ESPN
- 49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36 CNN
- 49ers Mourn Passing of Aldon Smith San Francisco 49ers
- Raiders mourn the passing of Aldon Smith NBC Sports
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
6
Time Saved
1 min
vs 2 min read
Condensed
80%
288 → 59 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on BBC