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  1. 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...

  2. Sep 12, 2023 · Former University of Utah and NFL quarterback Alex Smith shared an update on the health of his 7-year-old daughter, Sloane, after she underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor last year. In an interview with The New York Times earlier this month, the retired quarterback opened up about Sloane’s post-surgery recovery and compared it to his own ...

  3. Apr 19, 2021 · Alex Smith announces retirement after 16-year career in NFL. Published: Apr 19, 2021 at 11:51 AM. Nick Shook. Around The NFL Writer. Alex Smith 's improbable comeback ended up being his...

    • What Was Alex Smith's Injury?
    • How Alex Smith Is 'Very Much Lucky to Be Alive'
    • Alex Smith Comeback Timeline

    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...

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  5. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Friday that the Houston Texans could pursue free-agent quarterback Alex Smith if Deshaun Watson is not on the team this fall. news

  6. Apr 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.

  7. Aug 29, 2021 · By Norah O'Donnell. August 29, 2021 / 7:04 PM EDT / CBS News. If you are looking for strength and character in the nation's capital these days, look no further than the story of Alex Smith....

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