NFL legend Chris Smith died aged 31 hours after playing for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons.
The ex- Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns ace died shortly after the 30-12 win over the St Louis Battlehawks. Smith’s death was confirmed by his old high school, West Rowan, based in North Carolina, but the cause of death is yet to be announced. “Rest in Peace to a West Rowan Legend,” The school posted on Twitter. “The impact he had on those around him will be remembered forever!”
Defensive End Smith only joined the Dragons in March of this year after spending eight seasons in the NFL playing for seven different teams. The 2014 NFL draftee’s death comes just four years on from the tragic death of his partner, the mother of his daughter, Petara Cordero.