Watch CBS News

Niners Still Paying Aldon Smith's Salary In Rehab

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS Sports) -- The San Francisco 49ers are paying Aldon Smith his normal salary even though the Pro Bowl pass rusher has left the team to begin his in-patient rehab following a second DUI arrest.

Smith started what will be at least a month-long program and the 49ers placed him on the Non-Football Injury list, with a special designation for substance abuse treatment.

The 49ers could have opted to withhold pay entirely in this circumstance, but Smith is receiving his regular check, sources said.

READ MORE from CBS Sports on Smith's rehab situation.

(Copyright 2013 CBS San Francisco. All rights reserved.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.