Episode
Aldon Smith Dead at 36
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 83
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Summary
Aldon Smith, the electrifying seventh-overall pick in 2011 who terrorized defenses with 33.5 sacks in his first 32 games and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, has died at 36. Once a Super Bowl hero with the 49ers, his career spiraled due to off-field turmoil including domestic violence, weapons charges, and DUIs. A brief, fiery comeback with the Cowboys in 2020 — where he started all 16 games — seemed to reignite his potential, but ended abruptly after a Seahawks stint cut short by a Louisiana battery charge. An outstanding warrant remains in Dallas County. His legacy is one of untapped greatness cut tragically short. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78aca82f6e594c56