NFL Community Mourns the Sudden Loss of Former 49ers Star Aldon Smith at 36
The NFL community is in mourning following the tragic passing of former San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Aldon Smith at the age of 36. Tributes have poured in from his former team, players like Robert Griffin III and Emmanuel Acho, and analysts, all remembering his immense talent and infectious smile.
Smith, a dominant pass-rusher for the 49ers from 2011-2014, battled off-field issues but left a lasting impact on the league, including a Super Bowl appearance and a record for most sacks in a player’s first two seasons.