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Justin Smith also retiring from 49ers


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Turns out Justin Smith is also retiring.

Between he, Willis, and the loss of Gore, I think it's something like 25 probowl selections, 10 All-pros, and over 30 years of experience.

Justin Smith was a huge reason for Aldon Smith's success, so this is doubly delightful.

Edit: looks like it's actually 17 Pro Bowls, 8 first team All-Pro selections, 2 2nd team All-Pro selections, and 29 years of experience between them. Lulz.

Edit #2: to any Niners fans reading this because you are a troll or found our thin slice of heaven here from a Google search, suck it, and our SEO is better than yours.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/09/patrick-willis-justin-smith-retiring-from-49ers/

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