Aldon Smith
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' fortunes now rest on right arm of rookie Brock Purdy

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a gain against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TEs figure prominently for Cowboys, regardless of receivers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 25, 2022 02:26 PM EST

El quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland, Deshaun Watson (4), calienta antes del partido de pretemporada contra los Jaguars de Jacksonville, en Jacksonville, Florida, el viernes 12 de agosto de 2022. (AP Foto/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson arrives at NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Houston. The NFL suspended Watson for six games on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar with the decision said. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, FIle)
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy

By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2022 09:50 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures during the first half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Titans host streaking 49ers trying to stay atop AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) stops Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) after Westbrook-Ikhine made a catch on fourth down near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The play was ruled that Westbrook-Ikhine was stopped short of the line of gain and was upheld on review, giving the Steelers the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers beat Falcons 31-13 for 5th win in 6 games

By Josh Dubow Dec. 19, 2021 07:03 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Versatility of Samuel, Patterson fuel Falcons and 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2021 12:46 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Surging 49ers take 3-game win streak to slumping Seattle

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 12:55 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse (55) knocks down a pass thrown by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Third-string QB Peterman leads Vegas 20-7 over Seattle

W.g. Ramirez Aug. 15, 2021 12:17 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith talks to reporters after NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks release embattled defensive end Aldon Smith

By Joe Reedy Aug. 11, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith talks to reporters after NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Aldon Smith on field now for Seattle, but uncertainty awaits

By Tim Booth Jul. 31, 2021 08:27 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams walks off the field after NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Jamal Adams a spectator as Seahawks open training camp

By Tim Booth Jul. 28, 2021 08:12 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks Tre Flowers, left, and D.J. Reed, right, reach for the football during a drill at NFL football practice Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Jamal Adams excused as Seahawks open mandatory minicamp

By Tim Booth Jun. 15, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider spend Wednesday, April 28, 2021 talking about their relationship with their starting quarterback, the result of months of silence on the subject and the fact they have just three picks in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Seahawks say everything's fine with Wilson after speculation

By Tim Booth Apr. 28, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

Cowboys have 10th overall pick, need help for woeful defense

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
10. DALLAS COWBOYS (6-10) LAST SEASON: A slow start turned ugly under first-year coach Mike McCarthy with QB Dak Prescott's gruesome season...

File-This Dec. 13, 2020, file photo shows Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) returning a fumble during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. A sheriff's office in Louisiana has issued an arrest warrant for the new Seattle Seahawk, Smith. St. Bernard Parish sheriff's deputies responding to a call for medical assistance in Meraux, La., on Saturday, April 17, 2021, found a man who said he had been assaulted by an acquaintance outside a business in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said Monday in a post on the agency's Facebook page. Detectives identified the suspect as Smith, 31, and took out a warrant for second-degree battery. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Aldon Smith booked in Louisiana battery case

Apr. 21, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 13, 2020, file photo shows Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) returning a fumble during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. A sheriff's office in Louisiana has issued an arrest warrant for the new Seattle Seahawk, Smith. St. Bernard Parish sheriff's deputies responding to a call for medical assistance in Meraux, La., on Saturday, April 17, 2021, found a man who said he had been assaulted by an acquaintance outside a business in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said Monday in a post on the agency's Facebook page. Detectives identified the suspect as Smith, 31, and took out a warrant for second-degree battery. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Arrest warrant issued in Louisiana for Seahawks' Aldon Smith

Apr. 19, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

Defense again figures to be focus for Cowboys in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:33 PM EST
DALLAS COWBOYS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Andy Dalton, DE Aldon Smith, S Xavier Woods, CB Chidobe Awuzie, CB Jourdan Lewis, LB...

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott, center, pushes through New York Giants defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Defense figures to be focus as Cowboys miss playoffs again

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2021 05:22 PM EST