Amid ongoing legal troubles, defensive end Aldon Smith is set to be released by the Seattle Seahawks. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the news:
The #Seahawks are releasing Aldon Smith, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 11, 2021
In April, the Seahawks signed Smith to a one-year deal. Days after, the former No. 7 overall pick had a warrant issued for his arrest in Louisiana. Allegedly, Smith was involved in an altercation outside of a local coffee shop.
At this time, there has been no confirmation on the reasoning for Smith’s release, however, the pending legal situation is still looming.
Smith’s release comes after Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said the team intended to give Smith “every opportunity” to succeed.
The 31-year-old has a four-year absence from the NFL and the reasoning was because of prior off-field legal troubles.
After not showing up to spring workouts including mandatory minicamp, Smith first suited up for the Seahawks during training camp. During his first media availability, Smith decline to comment on the ongoing off-field situation.
Smith’s arraignment for the case was recently moved from July to Aug. 24.
