49ers Smith Enters Substance Abuse Rehab

Published September 24, 2013

49ers Smith enters substance abuse rehab
(KGO) — Troubled San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon smith is now officially away from the team. The Niners placed Smith on the NFL's reserve non-football injury list Monday as he entered rehab for substance abuse. For how long — no one is saying. Read more on abc7news.com

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