Report: Aldon Smith checks into rehab facility

Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith has checked into a rehab facility, according to TMZ.

The move comes just weeks after a video posted to Smith's Periscope account appeared to show him smoking a joint.

Smith's face could not be seen in the video, and he later denied his presence, but the clip concludes with a voice saying, "They don't know it's me. It's not like I put Aldon Smith."

The 26-year-old, who first landed with the Raiders ahead of the 2015 season, currently has nine games remaining on a yearlong substance abuse ban before he can apply for reinstatement.

Suspended players seeking reentry into the league are required to abstain from any "substances of abuse" while serving their punishment. With the NFL's investigation ongoing, his chances of a successful application could be severely impacted.

Smith signed a two-year, incentive-laden deal to rejoin the Raiders this offseason. Oakland could conceivably opt to part ways at any point without penalty, as the agreement involves no guaranteed money.