SAD NEWS: Bengals Defensive End confirmed Dead at…

CINCINNATI — Former Bengals defensive end Chris Smith has died according to his high school alma mater.

The cause of death is unknown at this time.

The 31-year-old also spent time with the Jaguars, Browns, Raiders and Texans. Smith recently played for the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL after spending eight seasons in the NFL.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family during this awful time.