VIDEO: Cowboys DE Aldon Smith Gives Powerful Statement on What it Means to Get Another Chance

The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end Aldon Smith this offseason even though the former No. 7 overall pick had not played in an NFL game since the 2015 season. He has been suspended by the league since then and has not played a full 16 games since 2012 because of all his legal troubles. 2020 will hopefully be different, as Smith was reinstated by the NFL on Wednesday and shared a powerful message with Jay Glazer about receiving another chance.

Dallas Cowboys DE Aldon Smith when asked by @JayGlazer why he deserves a shot at the NFL gave this powerful answer about the NFL & it’s platform...#CowboysNation pic.twitter.com/415iqgeT9G
— Kevin Gray Jr. (@CTSportsRadio) May 20, 2020

Smith appears to have matured and expressed how he hopes he can help others with similar issues by using the platform that comes with playing in the NFL. Turning all his past negatives into positives would be step forward for a much-maligned former NFL star.

Cowboys’ pass rusher Aldon Smith was conditionally reinstated by the NFL today, per source. He now is cleared to take part in Cowboys’ virtual off-season program.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2020

Smith was an elite player when he debuted in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. He is now 30 years old and will have to get used to playing professional football again. An early positive is that he seems to realize the chance he is getting and hopefully he follows through on his message of staying out of trouble and helping others.