Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Dies at 40
Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 40. Authorities responded to a suicide attempt, and he later succumbed to his injuries.
Denver, CO, September 4, 2026 — The former NFL defensive back Alphonso Smith has died at the age of 40. Smith was a two-time All-America honoree during his college career and later played professionally in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions.
Details indicate that authorities responded to a report of a suicide attempt involving Smith. He later succumbed to his injuries. Specific circumstances surrounding the incident have not been detailed.
Smith’s career in professional football followed a notable college tenure. He earned All-America status twice as a defensive back. His NFL career included stints with the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions. The exact dates of his playing time with these teams were not provided in the available information.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a result of injuries sustained following a suicide attempt. The age of 40 marks the passing of the former athlete. Further details regarding his professional career timeline or personal life beyond his football achievements were not immediately available.
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