In a not-so-shocking turn of events, the NFL has decided to suspend Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith for one year after he was arrested for drunken driving and hit-and-run back in August.

NFL is suspending Raiders’ LB Aldon Smith one year for his role in an Aug. 28 incident, per league source.

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2015

After being released by the San Francisco 49ers following the aforementioned incident, the Raiders rolled the dice on the troubled Smith and have enjoyed some quality production from him as he waited for the NFL to hand down a punishment. Through nine games, he had racked up 28 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Without Smith, the Raiders defense will be forced to find a pass rush elsewhere. Will Khalil Mack and Co. be able to survive without Smith, or is this the start of the downfall for Oakland? Comment below with your thoughts on this latest development.