-Former Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot to death in New Orleans' Lower Garden District on Saturday night following a traffic collision, the coroner's office confirmed.
Smith, 34, was shot after exchanging words with the driver of a Hummer H2 that rear-ended his Mercedes G63 SUV, causing him to strike another vehicle, police said.
Smith was drafted by the Saints with the 18th overall pick in 2004 out of Ohio State.
He spent all nine of his seasons with the Saints and last played in 2012.