Aldon Smith's family hires lawyers to investigate his death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Following the death of former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith, his family has engaged a team of lawyers to probe the circumstances surrounding his passing. The family retained Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers, and Wayne Kendall to investigate potential causes, including examining Smith's brain for signs of CTE. Friends stated that Smith was found unresponsive in a vehicle after delivering pizzas to a homeless shelter. The family requests privacy as they cope with this loss and seek clarity regarding the events leading up to Smith's death.
- •Aldon Smith passed away recently under unclear circumstances.
- •His family hired attorneys for a thorough investigation.
- •Lawyers will examine his brain for CTE.
- •Smith was found unresponsive after a charity event.
- •Family requests privacy during this difficult time.
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Aldon Smith's family hires lawyers to investigate his death
"In the wake of the untimely passing of former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith, a trio of lawyers has been hired to investigate the situation.
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