Aldon Smith, former 49ers All-Pro defensive lineman, dies at age 36

Former 49ers All-Pro Defensive Lineman Aldon Smith Passes Away at 36 Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, has died at 36. The team announced his passing, expressing devastation and highlighting his remarkable talent and memorable smile. Smith, selected seventh in the 2011 NFL Draft, achieved success with the 49ers, … Read more

Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at age 36

Aldon Smith, Former NFL Defensive Lineman, Passes Away at 36 Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith passed away at 36 in the Bay Area. Drafted seventh overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 2011, he had a standout rookie season with 14 sacks and later recorded a franchise-record 19.5 sacks in 2012. Despite his talent, … Read more

Former Cowboys DT Solomon Thomas hosting anniversary gala for The Defensive Line

Former Cowboys DT Solomon Thomas to Host Anniversary Gala for The Defensive Line On June 5, former Dallas Cowboy Solomon Thomas will host a 5-Year Anniversary Gala for his nonprofit, The Defensive Line (TDL), at the Communities Foundation of Texas. Founded after the loss of his sister to suicide, TDL focuses on preventing youth suicide … Read more