Former NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith dies at 36, teams prepare for minicamp

Aldon Smith, the former All-Pro defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, has died at the age of 36. Smith was found unresponsive in a car after helping deliver pizzas to a local charity just hours earlier. His career began strongly with 14 sacks in his rookie year, but legal troubles and suspensions significantly impacted his playing time. As NFL teams conclude their offseason and prepare for mandatory minicamps, 11 teams are taking the field this week, while others, like the 49ers and Rams, have canceled theirs. Smith's passing adds to the somber aura as the league transitions into the training camp phase next month.

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