Alphonso Smith Jr. Died at 40 and His Death Renews Hard Questions About Support for Retired Athletes
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Thu, 3 September 2026
What it is about
Andrea RobertsAlphonso Smith JrFootball Players Health Study At Harvard UniversityPlayer Care FoundationDetroit LionsPlayers AssociationUnited StatesFootball Players Health StudyDenver, Colorado, United StatesAmericanFlorida, United StatesAlphonso Smith Jr.
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medicaldaily.com
Times of India
3 Sept, 12:50over 1 hour3 Sept, 12:59
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- medicaldaily.com12:50first to reportAlphonso Smith Jr. Died at 40 and His Death Renews Hard Questions About Support for Retired Athletes
Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. died at 40. What is confirmed, what former athletes face after retirement, and where to get help now.
- Times of India12:59
Alphonso Smith Jr., the former Detroit Lions’ star player, has been found dead and his last note has hinted at childhood abuse that he experienced.