For much of his life, Aldon Smith was a troubled soul. He sought help, did rehab, recovery homes, and even tried to help others once he got into a better space. His final act was giving pizza to homeless men and women who didn’t know where their next meal was coming from. He was likely the answer to a prayer for a hungry family. I really hope and pray that he sent up a few of those for himself and found a relationship with God. This life is hard bro... Not all of us have the same difficulties — but we all have them. You’re not better than the next person because you have a different set of struggles. When we accept that, it gets a little easier to empathize with others. How much money a person earns in their lifetime, or how much of a specific type of talent they display, doesn't exempt them from the troubles of this world. I’m saddened by Aldon’s passing, man. Condolences to his loved ones. Rest in Peace bro

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Breaking: Former San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith has died, the team announced Saturday.

The year is 2018, and former NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith has had a really long day. So the 6'5", 280-pound man climbs under a car and falls asleep. A few years prior, he became the fastest player in league history to get 30 quarterback sacks. At this point, getting double-digit sacks was all but expected, but double-digit arrests…not so much. But when he steps onto that field, he casually records 11 tackles and a sack. This was after an alcohol filled five year hiatus. Aldon Smith has always been legitimately great on a football field. He's just never seemed to believe he was worth much off it. But he’s always believed the lie that he wasn’t worth much off it.

Breaking: Former San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith has died, the team announced Saturday.

Former NFL veteran Aldon Smith has died, the #49ers have announced. Horribly sad.

The year is 2018, and former NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith has had a really long day. So the 6'5", 280-pound man climbs under a car and falls asleep. A few years prior, he became the fastest player in league history to get 30 quarterback sacks. At this point, getting double-digit sacks was all but expected, but double-digit arrests…not so much. But when he steps onto that field, he casually records 11 tackles and a sack. This was after an alcohol filled five year hiatus. Aldon Smith has always been legitimately great on a football field. He's just never seemed to believe he was worth much off it. But he’s always believed the lie that he wasn’t worth much off it.

The year is 2018, and former NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith has had a really long day. So the 6'5", 280-pound man climbs under a car and falls asleep. A few years prior, he became the fastest player in league history to get 30 quarterback sacks. At this point, getting double-digit sacks was all but expected, but double-digit arrests…not so much. But when he steps onto that field, he casually records 11 tackles and a sack. This was after an alcohol filled five year hiatus. Aldon Smith has always been legitimately great on a football field. He's just never seemed to believe he was worth much off it. But he’s always believed the lie that he wasn’t worth much off it.

The year is 2018, and former NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith has had a really long day. So the 6'5", 280-pound man climbs under a car and falls asleep. A few years prior, he became the fastest player in league history to get 30 quarterback sacks. At this point, getting double-digit sacks was all but expected, but double-digit arrests…not so much. But when he steps onto that field, he casually records 11 tackles and a sack. This was after an alcohol filled five year hiatus. Aldon Smith has always been legitimately great on a football field. He's just never seemed to believe he was worth much off it. But he’s always believed the lie that he wasn’t worth much off it.

The year is 2018, and former NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith has had a really long day. So the 6'5", 280-pound man climbs under a car and falls asleep. A few years prior, he became the fastest player in league history to get 30 quarterback sacks. At this point, getting double-digit sacks was all but expected, but double-digit arrests…not so much. But when he steps onto that field, he casually records 11 tackles and a sack. This was after an alcohol filled five year hiatus. Aldon Smith has always been legitimately great on a football field. He's just never seemed to believe he was worth much off it. But he’s always believed the lie that he wasn’t worth much off it.