49ers announce death of Aldon Smith at 36, once the fastest player to reach 30 sacks in NFL history ^21.1%

Fox News - By Jackson Thompson - 6/14/2026, 12:18 AM

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Former NFL player and college football standout Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, announced. "We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith," the team said in a statement. "Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined... more