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Alex Smith. 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.
- 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- May 7, 1984 (age 39), Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
- 35,650
- Utah (2002–2004)
Sep 1, 2023 · Sept. 1, 2023. This was the Alex Smith comeback years in the making. He had endured a gruesome compound fracture in his right leg that led to a life-threatening infection but persisted through all ...
Apr 19, 2021 · Published 3:01 PM PDT, April 19, 2021. Alex Smith retired Monday after making an improbable comeback from a gruesome broken leg, saying he’s ready to leave the NFL but believing he’s still able to play quarterback. Smith made the announcement on Instagram a few weeks shy of his 37th birthday, hoping to enjoy more time with his family.
- 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 in his right leg in 2018, which required 17 surgeries and an infection of flesh-eating bacteria. He rehabbed for nearly two years and played in the NFL in 2020, winning his first game since 2018. Learn how he overcame the odds and his injury story.
Get the latest information on Alex Smith, the retired quarterback who played for six teams in 16 seasons. See his stats, news, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.
Feb 6, 2021 · After overcoming a life-threatening leg injury in 2018, Washington QB Alex Smith led the team to its first division title since 2015. He earned 49 of 50 votes for the 2020 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, beating Ben Roethlisberger.
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Apr 20, 2021 · The Alex Smith Story could have culminated on that day. The 49ers could have committed to their quarterback who could have peacefully handed the reins to rookie Colin Kaepernick a few years down ...
