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Justin Smith considering joining Gary Pinkel's Missouri coaching staff

The former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle might have a coaching option in the college ranks. We break down the latest news.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith is only a couple months into retirement, but he might have found a way to stick around football to a lesser degree. Two months after suggesting he might consider coaching at some point, it appears Smith has found a way to dip his toe into the coaching waters.

Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel addressed the media on Wednesday at an SEC media event, and he said Smith wants to get involved with his former school.