Aldon Smith is pushing to return this season and he’s taking the first step towards getting back on the field. The Raiders linebacker is setting up a meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell or another high-ranking official to state his case for reinstatement, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). 
The 60-day decision for Roger Goodell to make a decision on Smith has passed, but a decision is expected soon. Despite his missteps, Smith and his reps believe that they can make a compelling case for him to play this year. Goodell has a reputation for ruling with an iron fist, but he has shown a willingness to give second or third chances in the past. This year, he opened the door for Josh Gordon to return to the Browns early on in the year, though Gordon did not make good on his end of the bargain.
Smith was handed a one-year suspension November of last year. In the offseason, he inked a two-year, $11.5MM deal with Oakland that did not include any guaranteed money. The Raiders have been hopeful about getting him in uniform this year, but they have been doing pretty well without him. After their 38-24 win against the Bills, the Raiders are 10-2.
When is this meeting happening?!?! Today I hope!! Just reinstate the man already!! C’mon commish
I totally agree with you. Its like the league is taking its time because it would help the Raiders.