Raiders express condolences on the passing of Aldon Smith

The Las Vegas Raiders have released a statement mourning the death of Aldon Smith, who passed away at the age of 36. The statement praised Smith’s contributions to the team, highlighting his nine games played in 2015 and his overall career total of 52.5 sacks across six active seasons. Smith, the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, is best known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers, in addition to his stints with the Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. The Raiders extended their thoughts and prayers to Smith’s family during this difficult time.

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