Aldon Smith released by Seahawks amid allegations of second degree battery, per report

Aldon Smith is not a member of the Seattle Seahawks. The crew has reportedly opted to launch Smith earlier than he’d take a single snap for them in 2021, per Mike Garofolo of NFL Network, amid off-the-field points that may forestall that from taking place even when they opted to maintain him on the roster. The 31-year-old turned himself in again in April after a warrant was issued for his arrest on allegations of second diploma battery within the New Orleans space, in response to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Workplace. 

The alleged battery occurred on Saturday, April 17, on the French Press Espresso Home in Chalmette, Louisiana. The Seahawks were aware of the allegations at the time and issued a press release on the matter. After turning himself in, Smith was launched on bond. 

Smith was conditionally reinstated to the league in 2020 after having been sidelined by an indefinite suspension since 2015, becoming a member of the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal. He and the Cowboys parted methods this offseason and the previous All-Pro went on to sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks in mid-April — solely days forward of the aforementioned arrest warrant being issued. 

Particulars of the encounter in query haven’t been revealed, however given his historical past with the league, it appears a foregone conclusion league commissioner Roger Goodell can be excited by reviewing the information of the case to find out if there was any violation that might result in Smith once more being suspended. 

Smith’s arraignment is reportedly scheduled for late August.

Previously among the best move rushers within the NFL, the previous seventh total choose burst out of the gate with the San Francisco 49ers in 2011 earlier than his promising profession started to run ashore as a result of alcohol dependancy. He’d go on to spend time with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders earlier than his newest suspension utterly paused his profession, threatening to finish it altogether — if not for the Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy (on the nudging of defensive position coach Jim Tomsula) giving him an opportunity. With Tomsula lasting only one 12 months in Dallas, a continued relationship with Smith devolved from more likely to extremely unlikely, and the signing of defensive end Tarell Basham was the proverbial nail within the coffin; contemplating the Cowboys named Randy Gregory starter reverse DeMarcus Lawrence in 2021.

For Smith, it meant he’d must find a brand new residence within the NFL, and he did with a Seahawks crew that attempted unsuccessfully to commerce for him in 2020. Their persistence paid off in with the ability to signal him outright this offseason with out having to surrender property within the course of, however they’ve now determined — solely 4 months later — that the danger is just not definitely worth the potential reward.