It is a very sad day for fans of the New Orleans Saints as former Defensive End and Super Bowl Champion, Will Smith was shot and killed following a car accident with another motorist.
Smith was driving his Mercedes SUV, when he was rear ended by the driver of a Hummer. The driver, Cardell Hayes, shot Smith multiple times following a verbal altercation between the two. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Will Smith played his entire career with the New Orleans Saints and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006. He recorded 67.5 Sacks over his career.
A leader of the Saints defense, Smith was a vital cog in the team’s Super Bowl 44 victory.
The Saints announced today that Smith had been unanimously selected to the teams Hall of Fame, a month prior to what was supposed to be the official announcement on May 17.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com offer our condolences to the friends and family of Will Smith.
RIP: Will Smith
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