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  2. Nov 8, 2020 · Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture in his right leg in 2018, which required 16 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.

  3. 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.

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  4. 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...

  5. Apr 19, 2021 · Smith earned AP Comeback Player of the Year honors for getting back on the field last season, two years removed from his gruesome injury that required 17 surgeries to repair. Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg.

  6. Aug 16, 2020 · The Washington quarterback, who suffered a compound fracture and a flesh-eating bacteria infection in 2018, is now eligible to practice and compete for the starting job. Smith's comeback is a remarkable story of perseverance and resilience, according to his coach and his family.

  7. Apr 20, 2021 · The veteran quarterback survived benchings, doubting coaches and an injury that almost cost him his life. He walks away from football a hero. Melissa Jacobs. Tue 20 Apr 2021 07.51 EDT.

  8. 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...

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