Former NFL defensive finish Chris Smith has died, the Cleveland Browns and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, introduced Tuesday. Smith was once 31.
Smith was once a member of the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons this season.
The reason for demise was once no longer disclosed.
We’re deeply saddened by way of the passing of former Browns DE Chris Smith.
Chris was once one of the most kindest nation, teammates and buddies we’ve had in our group. Our ideas and prayers are along with his nation throughout this tough age. pic.twitter.com/K8HySW4erM
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 18, 2023
“Chris was one of the kindest people, teammates and friends we’ve had in the organization,” the Browns stated of their remark.
Browns tight finish David Njoku tweeted, “Hometown hero and a brother to everyone. Such a kind soul. This is Heartbreaking.”
Smith spent 8 seasons within the league, additionally taking part in for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. He completed with 11 occupation sacks.
Smith began two video games with the Browns throughout the 2018 season. All over the 2019 season, Smith’s female friend was once struck and killed by a driver in a visitors clash. She was once a passenger in Smith’s automotive and exited the automobile then it had a tire malfunction and crash the median. The 2 had simply had a daughter in combination.
Smith made a comeback and returned to the NFL in 2020, taking part in 8 video games with the Raiders.
He performed in faculty at Arkansas.
