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Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Smith played college football for the Utah Utes, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the 2005 Fiesta Bowl as a senior.
Sep 1, 2023 · Alex Smith returned to play pro football after a horrific leg injury nearly killed him. Nothing about his recovery prepared him for the helplessness of watching his daughter battle a brain...
- What Was Alex Smith's Injury?
- How Alex Smith Is 'Very Much Lucky to Be Alive'
- Alex Smith Comeback Timeline
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On Nov. 18, 2018, Smith was tackled in the backfield by the Texans. His right leg was caught at an awkward angle, and Smith suffered a compound fracture that broke both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Things were complicated for Smith as he worked on recovering from the injury due to an infection of flesh-eating bacteria after Smith's initia...
Earlier in 2020, Smith told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he's "very much lucky to be alive." A few days after Smith's initial surgery, a flesh-eating bacteria took hold and caused immense problems. The Washington team physician, Dr. Robin West, was with Smith at the time. According to ESPN, West said: "We're doing the best we can. And right now,...
Nov. 18, 2018 - Smith suffers a compound fracture against the Texans, breaking both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Late Nov., 2018 - Smith has a bacterial infection in his right leg after the initial surgery. It requires consideration of amputation and actions to save Smith's life. Smith would have 16 more surgeries after the procedure on t...
Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture and a flesh-eating bacteria infection in 2018, which could have cost him his leg and life. He returned to the field in 2020 after 17 surgeries and two years of rehab.
Apr 19, 2021 · Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg. Smith announced his retirement Monday on Instagram, saying he still has plenty of snaps left him just shy of his 37th birthday but is calling it quits to enjoy time with his family.
Alex Smith is a shoo-in to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year after his incredible return to the field in 2020. But Washington coach Ron Rivera gave a lukewarm response when asked if...
Apr 19, 2021 · The former No. 1 overall pick and Comeback Player of the Year calls it quits after leading Washington to the playoffs in 2020. Smith played for three teams and won 99 games in his 16-year career.
Apr 19, 2021 · The veteran quarterback announced his retirement on Instagram after 16 years in the league and winning the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2020. Smith overcame a gruesome leg injury, sepsis and 17 surgeries to return to action with the Washington Football Team.
