Former NFL defensive finish Chris Smith has died on the age of 31, based on his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
“Relaxation in Peace Chris,” Rosenhaus wrote on Twitter. “Condolences to all his household, buddies and family members. We are going to miss you.”
A reason behind loss of life has not been launched.
Smith performed school soccer at Arkansas earlier than being chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars within the fifth-round of the 2014 draft. He additionally had spells with the Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens. He final performed within the NFL for the Houston Texans in 2021, however had signed for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons in March.
A number of NFL gamers paid tribute to Smith on Tuesday. “Relaxation in paradise Chris Smith,” wrote Cleveland Browns tight finish David Njoku on Twitter. “Hometown hero and a brother to everybody. Such a form soul. That is Heartbreaking.”
Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr shared a photograph of the 2 along with the message: “Love you bro.”
Smith had endured tragedy in his private life. In 2019 his girlfriend, Petara Cordero, was killed after being struck by a automotive. The 2 had just lately had a daughter collectively.
