San Francisco 49ers
Aldon Smith - #99 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 258 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/25/1989 |
| Birthplace | Raytown, MO |
| College | Missouri |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 7th pick by 49ers |
Seahawks-49ers highlights Week 16 action
Eric Edholm looks ahead to Week 16, which features some key divisional matchups that will have major playoff ramifications — including Seahawks vs. 49ers.
Key matchup: Niners wide receivers vs. Seahawks cornerbacks
In today’s “Key Matchup,” PFW’s Dan Arkush focuses on the Niners WRs vs. the Seahawks CBs in the Week 16 Sunday-night game.
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
NFC West Spin cycle: 49ers, Seahawks make statements
Huge victories by San Francisco and Seattle in advance of their prime-time matchup in Week 16 grabbed the headlines in Week 15.
49ers withstand Patriots' comeback, clinch playoff spot
The 49ers earned a playoff berth by withstanding a stunning comeback by New England from a 28-point deficit to beat the Patriots 41-34.
Culliver a Niners starting CB in the making
Most close team observers seem to agree that Niners second-year CB Chris Culliver is on a fast track for a starting role in 2013.
Key matchup: Patriots running game vs. 49ers run defense
We know the 49ers like to run the ball, but the Patriots have more carries than the Niners, and the run game has been crucial to their success.
49ers sign LB Bakhtiari
The 49ers signed LB Eric Bakhtiari to a two-year contract, the team announced.
Week 15 playoff scenarios
The Texans, Ravens, 49ers and Packers all have opportunities to clinch their respective divisions on Sunday.
49ers suspend RB Jacobs for rest of season
The 49ers suspended RB Brandon Jacobs for the final three regular-season games of 2012, the team announced Monday.
NFC West spin cycle: Cardinals come crashing down in franchise-worse loss
In an otherwise totally successful week for the NFC West, Arizona was totally embarrassed in a 58-0 loss to the surging Seahawks.
49ers-Seahawks flexed to SNF in Week 16
The 49ers-Seahawks game in Week 16 has been flexed to be on "Sunday Night Football" on NBC.
Gore, Kaepernick run 49ers past Dolphins
Frank Gore ran for a 1-yard touchdown, reached 1,000 yards rushing for the sixth time in his career, and the 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-13 on Sunday.
Crabtree separating himself from Niners WR pack
It appears former first-rounder Michael Crabtree has firmly established himself as the Niners' primary go-to guy.
Week 14 playoff scenarios
The 49ers and Ravens can clinch playoff spots in Week 14, while the Texans and Falcons aim for first-round byes.
PLAYER NEWS
Smith had two of San Francisco's four sacks in Monday's 24-3 win over Arizona.|||||||
Smith is tied for fourth in the league with 7 1/2 sacks.
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says the team will likely "dodge a bullet" after linebacker Aldon Smith left Friday night's 17-6 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings with a bruised hip. Smith was cut down by a Vikings player while chasing running back Toby Gerhart late in the first quarter. He got up slowly, stayed in for one play and then ran gingerly to the sideline. He didn't return.|||||||
Harbaugh said the 49ers were still waiting for final results from team doctors but it "looks like we'll be all right." Smith walked out of the locker room without talking to reporters. The 49ers drafted Smith seventh overall last year. He racked up a franchise-rookie record 14 sacks - best among NFL rookies - to go with two forced fumbles. Smith was the runner-up to Denver's Von Miller for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
The San Francisco 49ers say linebacker Aldon Smith sustained minor injuries during an incident Friday night in San Jose and that he is recovering comfortably. A person with knowledge of the situation says Smith suffered stab wounds. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because those details had not been released.|||||||
The team says it is in communication with authorities and won't comment further at this time. 49ers general manager Trent Baalke says, "We are in contact with Aldon, and thankful that his injuries were not more serious." Smith, the seventh overall pick in the 2011 draft, had a franchise-rookie record 14 sacks - most among NFL rookies last season - to go along with two forced fumbles.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has been charged with driving under the influence in Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County jail records show Smith was booked Saturday morning and held on $1,000 bond. Jail records did not show whether Smith was represented by an attorney.|||||||
Smith was drafted as the seventh overall draft pick in 2011. During his first season, he had 14 sacks, a franchise record for a rookie linebacker. He also ranked 1st in the NFL in sacks among rookies.
The San Francisco 49ers announced four-year deals Thursday for Smith and second-round selection Colin Kaepernick. Under the new NFL labor agreement, there is a club option for a fifth year.|||||||
Smith is expected to be San Francisco's pass-rushing outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. The 49ers have signed all 10 draft picks, making sure a full rookie class will be in attendance at the start of training camp.