Aldon Smith is in more legal trouble. The Raiders pass-rusher was detained after crashing into a police cruiser, according to TMZ (Twitter link). Smith was reportedly drunk at the time of the incident.
This situation is merely the latest in a long line of episodes that have derailed Smith’s once promising career. A series of incidents led to Smith’s release in San Francisco despite excellent production, and while the Raiders have since given him another chance, this may be the end of the road for Smith. Thought to be nearing reinstatement by the NFL, Smith is reportedly also under investigation for an alleged domestic assault.
Smith posted 3.5 sacks for Oakland in nine games during the 2015 season before being hit with a one-year suspension (he also served a nine-game ban in 2013 for violating the league’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies). Despite that, Oakland handed Smith a two-year, $11.5MM deal last spring, and GM Reggie McKenzie has repeatedly expressed support for the troubled young talent.
Throw this idiot in jail
He was reportedly a passenger.
lock him up and tho the key away
Riding in a car while intoxicated is not a crime.
Dumbass
you are right but it might violate the conditions of his reinstatement to the league or his probation conditions
Buying a taco could be against Goodells wishes.
Shocker
Waisted talent….it’s a privilege to play an the NFL….just as it is a privilege to walk around as free man….when will these athletes get it?!
Having a Ph. D. In stupidity as a professional athlete IS a crime