What Aldon Smith’s Return Means for Battered San Francisco 49ers Defense

The San Francisco 49ers remain in the NFC playoff picture despite dropping two of their last three contests. However, the 49ers will likely need to go on a late-season run in order to move up from their current position (No. 8 seed in the conference) and into a playoff slot.

One reason to believe that San Francisco can go on a late run is the looming return of star pass-rusher Aldon Smith.

Smith, who was suspended for nine games for violations of the substance a...

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