NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstated defensive end Aldon Smith on Wednesday, clearing a path to his return to the league with the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple reports.
The former All-Pro pass rusher hasn't played in the NFL since 2015 because of myriad off-field issues including a domestic violence conviction. The Cowboys signed the former San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders pass rusher on April 1.
Smith, 30, last played in the NFL with the Raiders in 2015, recording 3.5 sacks over nine games. The 2011 first-round pick was a dominant pass rusher when he joined the league, tallying 33.