Former Lions Cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies at 40

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former cornerback who played four seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, has passed away at the age of 40. Smith died on Wednesday in a housing community in Florida.

Smith played college football at Wake Forest before being drafted by the Broncos in 2009. He later joined the Lions, where he spent the majority of his professional career. His passing represents a loss to the NFL community.