The Las Vegas Raiders community received terrible news Saturday Night. One of their former players, Aldon Smith, passed away at the age of 36.
Former Raiders general manager took a chance on a young Aldon Smith in 2015 to join him with Khalil Mack. Smith was a former All-Pro edge rusher who recorded 19.5 sacks in 2012. He was the fastest player to reach 30 sacks and had the potential to become a superstar. His last season in the NFL was in 2020, when he suited up for the Dallas Cowboys.
The Raiders
released a statement after the news of his passing broke.
“The Raiders Family is deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Aldon Smith, who passed away at the age of 36,” the Raiders said. “Aldon played nine games for the Raiders in 2015 as part of a career in which he posted a remarkable 52.5 sacks in six active seasons. Aldon proudly wore the Silver and Black, was respected by his teammates and will be missed dearly. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Raider Nation are with Aldon’s family at this time.”
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