He was a defensive stalwart on a team that made three straight NFC championship games and played in one Super Bowl,Wholesale China Jerseys. Smith is a two-time All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowler,China Jerseys For Sale.
Smith announced his decision on Monday in just the latest blow to the 49ers this offseason,NFL Jerseys China.
Two other defensive stars have also retired in linebackers Patrick Willis and Chris Borland. Coach Jim Harbaugh is also gone, along with running back Frank Gore,cheap nfl jerseys, guard Mike Iupati,Wholesale Jerseys, receiver Michael Crabtree and cornerback Chris Culliver.
Smith played 14 seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the first round by Cincinnati in 2001. After seven seasons with the Bengals,Wholesale Jerseys, he signed as a free agent in San Francisco and had his best success in seven years with the 49ers.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star defensive lineman Justin Smith is retiring.