Aldon Smith may have made the 49ers’ decision for them with his latest arrest, or at least made it easier.
But their owner isn’t ready to declare.
Michael Silver of the NFL Network asked 49ers owner Jed York if he had made a decision on his oft-arrested outside linebacker after this morning’s arrest on DUI and other charges, and York replied: “Not yet.”
The team could always wait and let the league handle it. But this is also likely a case of “gathering information,” as Smith has already professed his innocence on his way out of jail.