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Nov 8, 2020 · Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture and a flesh-eating bacteria infection in his right leg in 2018, which could have led to amputation. He underwent 17 surgeries and returned to the field in 2020, winning his first game since 2018.
Apr 28, 2020 · See the horrific photos of Alex Smith's leg after he suffered a compound fracture in 2018. Learn how he fought for his leg and his career in a new ESPN documentary.
- Coleman Bentley
Apr 19, 2021 · Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg. Smith announced his retirement Monday, April 19, 2021, 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.
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...
Aug 29, 2021 · Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith suffered a compound spiral fracture and a severe infection that almost led to the amputation of his right leg in 2018. He defied expectations by rehabbing with special forces and returning to the NFL in 2021.
- Anchor And Managing Editor, "CBS Evening News
- 5 min
- CBS News
- Norah O'Donnell
Jan 5, 2021 · Just two years ago, he suffered one of the most catastrophic leg injuries in sports history, so you’ll forgive him if he scoffs at this latest flesh wound. It is nothing compared to what his...
May 1, 2020 · After the muscle transfer surgery and a week of recovery, Alex is finally discharged home in a wheelchair with his leg fixated upward. It's now two weeks before Christmas. The first few weeks...
