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Nov 8, 2020 · Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture of 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.
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.
Aug 29, 2021 · Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered a compound spiral fracture and a flesh-eating bacteria 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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Jan 5, 2021 · After suffering a horrific injury and nearly losing his leg, Washington quarterback Alex Smith made a remarkable recovery and is now starting in the NFL again.
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Jan 6, 2021 · More than two years removed from the serious leg injury that threatened his life, Washington's Alex Smith will start a playoff game Saturday.
Dec 8, 2020 · Alex Smith suffered a gushing cut on his shin in the first half, but rallied his team to beat the Steelers 23-17. The quarterback overcame the injury and other challenges to keep Washington's playoff hopes alive.
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 out...
